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Recent Examples of equator
The entire ball will wobble and reorient itself so that the heavier side moves closer to its equator of the spin.
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Jay Kakade
july 30, New Atlas, 30 July 2025
On these days, the moon will be at its furthest from the Earth's equator, changing its gravitational pull and causing our planet to spin just a tiny bit faster on its axis, according to science news website LiveScience.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 22 July 2025
When the moon is positioned farther from Earth's equator and closer to the poles, its pull on the planet becomes weaker.
—Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
The planet’s equator is warmer than its poles, creating a temperature gradient along the metallic-liquid hydrogen interface.
—Katherine Bourzac, IEEE Spectrum, 10 June 2024
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Jay Kakade
july 30, New Atlas, 30 July 2025
On these days, the moon will be at its furthest from the Earth's equator, changing its gravitational pull and causing our planet to spin just a tiny bit faster on its axis, according to science news website LiveScience.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 22 July 2025
When the moon is positioned farther from Earth's equator and closer to the poles, its pull on the planet becomes weaker.
—Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
The planet’s equator is warmer than its poles, creating a temperature gradient along the metallic-liquid hydrogen interface.
—Katherine Bourzac, IEEE Spectrum, 10 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equator
Noun
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Their main burrow entrance is 10 to 12-inch diameter hole with burrow systems that are 30 feet in length.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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The circular piece has a 12-inch diameter that can pack away toys, small blankets, slippers, and more to declutter high-traffic areas.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, many distilleries are out in the country with minimal food options within a close radius.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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Not so for the Quartermaster, though the additional foot of length also makes for a slightly wider turning radius.—
Michael Van Runkle,
Robb Report,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And Sharaa’s attempts to extend government control over the rest of Syria have alienated minorities on the country’s periphery.—
Sam Heller,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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One thing’s for sure, while there may be a range of motivations for the Fed and its periphery to focus on the dual instead of the triple mandate, no one wants to see the third item dropped from the agenda.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Officials established a perimeter and a search began with canines and drones in the area.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Equator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equator. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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