hemisphere

Definition of hemispherenext

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Recent Examples of hemisphere For the last century, royals have used their visits to both America and Canada as an opportunity to really get to know the common western-hemisphere man. Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026 Flores Silva's capture marked another blow to a criminal enterprise that has quickly become one of the most powerful in the hemisphere. CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026 Flores Silva's capture marked another blow to a criminal enterprise that has quickly become one of the most powerful in the hemisphere. ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026 On the other, governments across the hemisphere are experimenting with approaches that emphasize economic liberalization and strong security measures. Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hemisphere
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hemisphere
Noun
  • Some Eastern Orthodox churches use astronomical observations according to the meridian of Jerusalem, the department says.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Mars crosses the meridian about three hours after sunset on March 1 and one hour after sundown on March 31.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The two mothers stood together, eight small caskets arrayed in a semicircle before them.
    Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Washington Post, 9 May 2026
  • The coaches gathered the players into a large semicircle on the 30-yard line.
    Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 21 Apr. 2026

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“Hemisphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hemisphere. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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