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as in balls
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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2
as in areas
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
higher mathematics is a little outside my sphere
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as in galaxies
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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Recent Examples of spheres
Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 June 2026
Kirk helped popularize some of the principles of Seven Mountains, introducing the idea of the seven spheres to his millions of followers.
—Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
The fixtures have generated significant debate in Ireland in both the sporting and political spheres due to the Israel-Gaza conflict.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Directed by Claire Scanlon and written by Sarah Rothschild, the film is also produced by Elizabeth Cantillon and is one in a series of splashy projects hitting Prime Video in 2026, specifically in the summer and overlapping in the romance and book adaptation spheres.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 June 2026
When wealth impedes authenticity, the consequences can extend well into economic, cultural, and civic spheres.
—David H. Rosmarin, Time, 10 June 2026
With floured hands, shape the dough into 15 evenly-sized spheres.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
Craig points out that, unlike when creatives from other entertainment spheres like live theater get filmmaking opportunities, content creators come to Hollywood having cultivated an interactive relationship with an engaged fan base.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
The cognitive, social, and algorithmic biases that emerge from technology evolution directly influence the social and political spheres.
—Paulo Nuno Vicenteall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Noun
To determine the velocities of both spheres after collision, physicists use the fact that the total energy and momentum are the same before and after the collision.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 June 2026
Kirk helped popularize some of the principles of Seven Mountains, introducing the idea of the seven spheres to his millions of followers.
—Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
The fixtures have generated significant debate in Ireland in both the sporting and political spheres due to the Israel-Gaza conflict.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Directed by Claire Scanlon and written by Sarah Rothschild, the film is also produced by Elizabeth Cantillon and is one in a series of splashy projects hitting Prime Video in 2026, specifically in the summer and overlapping in the romance and book adaptation spheres.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 June 2026
When wealth impedes authenticity, the consequences can extend well into economic, cultural, and civic spheres.
—David H. Rosmarin, Time, 10 June 2026
With floured hands, shape the dough into 15 evenly-sized spheres.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
Craig points out that, unlike when creatives from other entertainment spheres like live theater get filmmaking opportunities, content creators come to Hollywood having cultivated an interactive relationship with an engaged fan base.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
The cognitive, social, and algorithmic biases that emerge from technology evolution directly influence the social and political spheres.
—Paulo Nuno Vicenteall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spheres
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Renshaw and Tim David put on 97 runs in 50 balls for the fourth wicket, setting up a big total.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Five of them will be white balls numbered 1 to 69.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Unlike areas to the north, there is little agricultural demand for compost and mulch.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Commentary On the call, Subramaniam said the company is growing revenue in the most premium areas of the global economy.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
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This team decided to test the gravitational influence of dark matter at the hearts of galaxies, environments dominated by supermassive black holes which can have masses millions or even billions of times that of the sun.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 June 2026
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The James Webb Space Telescope has found nearby brown dwarfs masquerading as far-distant galaxies.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
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South Koreans closely follow in second place at 79 servings, while Thailand rounds out the top three at 58 servings annually per person.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Top half of the bread rounds with onion (about 2 teaspoons each).—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
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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
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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
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The campus includes a towering museum that covers the political and personal realms of the nation’s first Black president and first lady, while public spaces include a branch of the Chicago Public Library, a playground and athletic center, basketball courts and a picnic area with grills.—
Claire Savage,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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The campus includes a towering museum that covers the political and personal realms of the nation’s first Black president and first lady, while public spaces include a branch of the Chicago Public Library, a playground and athletic center, basketball courts and a picnic area with grills.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Keith hailed from Tennessee and worked with music’s biggest stars, including Beyoncé and Drake.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Angel Reese with Reebok, Breanna Stewart with Puma, Sabrina Ionescu with Nike and A’ja Wilson with Nike are the other active WNBA stars with signature sneakers.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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So physical capacity is critical, starting with these four domains.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
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Equipped with advanced sensor suites, sonobuoy processing systems, and secure communications networks, the aircraft provides commanders with a comprehensive operational picture across expansive maritime domains.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
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“Spheres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spheres. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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