zodiac

noun

ˈzō-dē-ˌak How to pronounce zodiac (audio)
Definition of zodiacnext
as in wheel
a series of events or actions that repeat themselves regularly and in the same order a political candidate dealing with the never-ending zodiac of rubber-chicken dinners and meet and greets

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Recent Examples of zodiac In the meantime, here’s your daily horoscope for today, according to your zodiac sign. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 What zodiac sign is the strawberry moon in June? — ABC News, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for zodiac
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  1. wheel
  2. cycle
  3. circle
Noun
  • The reduced mass and shorter power transmission path help minimize electrical losses before power reaches the wheels.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • Most of the time, propulsion to the front wheels comes from a second electric motor, also connected to the eCVT; this permanent-magnet synchronous traction motor has an output of 203 hp (151 kW) and 201 lb-ft (272 Nm).
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
Definition of wheel
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  • Republicans are leaning into immigration enforcement as one of their top campaign issues this midterm cycle - despite a rocky start to the year for messaging on the president's top policy.
    — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 17 July 2026
  • Hands-on combat testing is expected to shorten development cycles and improve validation of laboratory results.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
Definition of cycle
Noun
  • Overall, the address was taken seriously in partisan pro-Trump media circles, while it was treated skeptically everywhere else.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • New friends bring new drama; from the glitzy beaches of Palm Beach to the private dunes of the Hamptons, the ladies expand their exclusive social circle, bringing in new hijinks, posh parties, and so much more.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 July 2026
Definition of circle

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