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equator

noun

Definition of equator

as in diameter

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Recent Examples of equator The Apollo missions ventured to similar locations near the lunar equator on the moon’s near side, where the terrain was flat and astronauts could remain within reach of communication satellites. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026 For missions that want to orbit or land anywhere near the Moon’s equator, the free-return trajectory is the shortest route. — Kiona N. Smith, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2026 At some point during that time, the capsule will carry them farther from the Earth than any human being has traveled — roughly 253,000 miles away, the equivalent of 10 trips around Earth at its equator. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026 While Apollo astronauts flew behind the moon near its equator, those missions were timed to ensure daylight at the landing sites facing Earth and the far side was in darkness. — William Harwood, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for equator

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Noun

Essentially, the pot is designed to expand in diameter and in depth as a plant's roots develop, and the self-watering reservoir keeps the system low-maintenance.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 July 2026
Depending on the type and size of the aircraft, helipads typically range from about 40 to 80 feet in diameter.

— Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

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Arity looked at what stores people visited within a 10-mile radius of SoFi that day and also found surges in visitors to nearby El Pollo Loco and Trader Joe’s.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Maui Coast Hotel’s free shuttle will bring you to The Shops at Wailea or a restaurant of your choice within a three-mile radius.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

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The future of European security will be shaped as much by developments across its broader periphery as by those at its center.

— Galip Dalay, Time, 7 July 2026
Then on the periphery of the whiteboard, the Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics, San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks were written as options for James in free agency.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026

Definition of periphery

Noun

Catalan Fire Service head of operations Eduard Martinez said the blaze had a perimeter of 25 miles and firefighters may not be able to bring it under control on Sunday, EFE said.

— Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
The Waseca County Honor Guard carried the flag out of the fairgrounds hall, and with about 35 volunteers around its perimeter, the red, white and blue was fully unfurled in all its glory for the first time in decades.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

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