OVALS Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

ovals

noun

plural of oval

as in ellipses

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Noun

For around 20 minutes, the pilot weaved his cheeky confession in clear loops above the Dee estuary, leaving an unmistakable signature in the sky.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
The project could involve installing the adaptive system software, rewiring the advanced loops, possible upgrades or installation of detection cameras and reprogramming of traffic controllers to collect traffic data, Beach said.

— Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2026

Definition of loops

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In 2022, northern Italy’s most severe drought in two centuries allowed salty seawater to push upstream into the Po River, creating a favorable environment for female blue crabs to reproduce and for their eggs to develop, Costa said.

— Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Because Chinook salmon have a three to four year life cycle, low survival rates for salmon eggs in 2026 will affect salmon fishing seasons for years to come.

— Velvet Wu July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of eggs

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The ticket matched four white balls and the red Powerball in the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, July 15, according to the Idaho Lottery and the National Powerball website.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026
Dim sum raves transform historic teahouses into energetic spaces where partygoers eat dim sum beneath disco balls.

— Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of balls

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Large, stone spheres by Polish artist Alicja Kwade fill the rectangular courtyard.

— The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
Japan’s monarchy has for centuries maintained male-only succession, which is on-brand for a deeply patriarchal society where men dominate other spheres of life such as business and politics.

— Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Definition of spheres

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In another Amsterdam photo, a pair of identical world globes, recalling Ghirri’s passion for cartography and atlases, rest on matching supports to conjure that oldest of surrealist tropes, a pair of staring eyes.

— James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Besides dusting, this includes wiping off the lightbulbs, removing any light globes to wash and dry them, and wiping dust from the fan’s motor and pull chain with a microfiber cloth.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 May 2026

Definition of globes

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