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noun

ˈsfir How to pronounce sphere (audio)
Definition of spherenext
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as in ball
a more or less round body or mass this sphere that we live on is just a tiny speck in the universe

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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence higher mathematics is a little outside my sphere

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as in galaxy
a ball-shaped gaseous celestial body that shines by its own light perhaps there is indeed life on planets circling spheres in galaxies far, far away

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verb

as in to ball

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Recent Examples of sphere
Noun
There's also talk of building a sphere like that in Vegas (albeit smaller), which would draw talent—and visitors—in droves. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 There has also been a lot of talk about sovereignty issues in the AI sphere. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 3 July 2026
Verb
Starbucks' pumpkin spice latte came out in 2003, and by the late 2000s, the fall trend had trickled from the novelty coffee drinks sphere into the beer world. — Emma Balter, Chron, 10 Oct. 2022 And young people are innovating outside that sphere as well, including Southern-gothic singer-songwriter Ethel Cain and art-rockers Geese. — Vulture, 6 June 2022 See All Example Sentences for sphere
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sphere
  1. ball
  2. area
  3. galaxy
  4. round
  5. globe
  6. realm
  7. star
  8. agglomerate
Noun
  • King threw six innings of two-run ball in a no-decision at the Diamondbacks in Arizona in late April.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi kicks the ball during the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022.
    — Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 9 July 2026
Definition of ball
Noun
  • The warning sign against Japan came when Casemiro picked up a yellow card in the 14th minute for a clumsy foul on the edge of the area.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026
  • Wildlife officials caught and euthanized two alligators in the area, which measured 12 feet and 13 feet.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of area
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  • As lovers of the first film know, Paul is blessed with visions of the future, but his mind has grown clouded since assuming control of the galaxy.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 July 2026
  • The images may help scientists discern how galaxies form and cluster over billions of years, and how the universe came to be.
    — Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of galaxy
Verb
  • Canada, a little unlucky to lose so heavily, has made history this summer after making the knockout rounds for the first time and will have undoubtedly spread joy and inspired a new generation in the country.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • The Lakers, after agreeing to trade center Deandre Ayton to Washington for guard Jaden Hardy and two second-round draft picks on Friday, could look for a backup center and wing defender to round out their roster, which stands at 13.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of round
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  • Data from the hottest matches at the 2014 World Cup — classified using wet-bulb globe temperature (WBGT), a measure combining temperature, humidity, wind and solar radiation to estimate heat stress on the body — pointed in the same direction.
    — Alan McCall, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Around West Glacier, the familiar snow-globe imagery gives way to long days, cold lakes, pine shade and the ritual pleasures of camp life.
    — Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of globe
Noun
  • The court also limited its ruling to the realm of sports, leaving for another day fights over bathroom and locker room access for trans students.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Sporting nirvana When Fernández’s header hit the net nearly 10 minutes later, those Argentines ascended into a realm of sporting nirvana that might come along once or twice in a lifetime.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of realm
Noun
  • The Fever committed 17 turnovers, which the Sparks (9-11) converted into 22 points, and star Caitlin Clark scored her second-fewest point total this season with just nine in limited minutes.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Since the homemade icing on the cake is so sweet, and the real star of the show, my mom always opts for a lighter chocolate cake mix, like milk chocolate, instead of dark chocolate or fudge.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
Definition of star
Verb
  • Out there, the planetesimals are too sparse and move too slowly to find one another often, and therefore most have never agglomerated into planets.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 19 Feb. 2026
  • This theory makes definite predictions about the distribution of dark matter, but leaves great uncertainty in the rather messy physics whereby gas agglomerates and converts into stars.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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