as in tropical
being near the equator
a lush equatorial rain forest that is threatened by rampant development
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Recent Examples of equatorial
This year, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation -- a natural variation of warmer, neutral and cooler waters along the equatorial waters of the eastern Pacific -- has been in the cooler pattern, or La Niña, since September and is expected to continue for much of winter.
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Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2025
Plus, England’s slightly more equatorial position ensured more consistent heat year-round.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2025
This ice could have lasted for long spans of time if buried under dust or volcanic debris, and still might exist below the surface of equatorial regions on the Red Planet.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Iapetus, at its equator, has an enormous equatorial ridge.
—Big Think, 9 Oct. 2025
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Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2025
Plus, England’s slightly more equatorial position ensured more consistent heat year-round.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2025
This ice could have lasted for long spans of time if buried under dust or volcanic debris, and still might exist below the surface of equatorial regions on the Red Planet.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Iapetus, at its equator, has an enormous equatorial ridge.
—Big Think, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equatorial
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Steps to Take Now for Blooms Next Winter While amaryllis are tropical plants, a period of cooler, drier conditions (typically eight to 10 weeks) is essential to trigger blooming.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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Christie Brinkley is soaking up the sun on a tropical escape.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Best Time to Visit The city of Macon has a humid subtropical climate, so temperatures vary based on the time of year.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Those snakes went on to reproduce and thrive in South Florida’s subtropical climate, decimating some ecosystems.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Equatorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equatorial. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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