radius

noun

Definition of radiusnext
as in diameter

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Recent Examples of radius The only way to keep the mirrors pristine is to pump a continuous hurricane of hydrogen gas into the supernova’s blast radius. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 The hotel’s complimentary car service covers a three-mile radius—including the Montrose and River Oaks communities—and bikes are available to borrow. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026 Three in the forelegs (the humerus, radius, and ulna) and two in the hind legs (femur and tibia). — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Oct. 2026 Connecting with returns data lets companies determine the blast radius of any issues flagged by consumers. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for radius
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diameter
Noun
  • The city defines heritage trees as native to North Carolina and at least 30 inches in diameter.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
  • All branches must be in bundles smaller than 2 feet in diameter and 4 feet long and tied with twine or jute rope.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
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“Radius.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radius. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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