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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.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 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
The Paschal moon is the first full moon after the spring equinox, when the sun is directly over Earth’s equator and the length of day and night is nearly equal in both hemispheres.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 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
The Paschal moon is the first full moon after the spring equinox, when the sun is directly over Earth’s equator and the length of day and night is nearly equal in both hemispheres.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equator
Noun
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Hopper balls range in diameter from 18 inches for toddlers and young kids to 29 inches for teenagers and adults.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Each stick measures approximately 7 inches in length and about 1 inch or less in diameter.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits all aircraft operations, including drone flights, within a 3-nautical-mile radius and up to 3,000 feet above ground level around certain stadiums hosting World Cup matches.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Deputies said that homes in a three-block radius were evacuated as their investigation continued.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Patterson, signed from Scottish giants Rangers in January 2022 for around £11million ($15m at current exchange rates) with a view to being Coleman’s successor, struggled for form and fitness and has spent the past couple of years on the periphery.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The Professional can certainly be understood as a nonlinear narrative of an artist on the peripheries of music, navigating a world far from home with equal parts amusement and bemusement.—
Levi Dayan,
Pitchfork,
9 June 2026
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Before co-headlining Denmark’s Roskilde Festival with Bruce Springsteen, The Roots were performing in tents beyond the festival's main perimeter.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Organizers of the protest printed a handbook for demonstrators that included a map of the security perimeter, tips on how to gear up for the march, and advice on how to behave if detained by police.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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“Equator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equator. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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