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as in crowd
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
got together with her social circle once a week
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as in wheel
a series of events or actions that repeat themselves regularly and in the same order
with the birth of a child coming so soon after the death of a grandparent, we were once again reminded of the circle of life
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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
that lies outside the circle of our investigation
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as in to surround
to form a circle around
everyone circled the lectern and waited their turn to read from the Bible
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as in to orbit
to travel completely around
with a look of extreme frustration, the commander circled the new recruit
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Recent Examples of circle
Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Cut and hot-glue a small circle of velvet to each dowel cap, securing the fabric ends inside the cap.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2024
In terms of family rituals, the idea of circling up, of gathering, was really central.
—Rhoda Feng, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
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Even newish presenter Alison Hammond, who has found her footing as the sunny circle to veteran Noel Fielding’s offbeat line, turned personal a moment, delivering a pep talk about positive thinking to keep pediatric nurse Georgie Grasso from quitting the semifinal.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Cut and hot-glue a small circle of velvet to each dowel cap, securing the fabric ends inside the cap.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
People picking up recent arrivals should avoid circling the terminals and use cellphone lots east of Terminal 4, west of the West Economy Garage, and at the 44th Street PHX Sky Train station, according to an airport news release.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2024
In terms of family rituals, the idea of circling up, of gathering, was really central.
—Rhoda Feng, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
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Earlier this year, French, Italian, and Swiss police forces teamed up to bust a ring of wine fraudsters who were selling counterfeited Grand Cru wines (the premier designation of quality in French wine) for up to €15,000 a bottle.Chris Hall, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
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As of April, Mizuhara had net losses of $40.2 million with the ring, the complaint states.Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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In the end, these two points form a bit of a feedback loop, almost like an endless cycle of change and growth.Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
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By creating feedback loops, organizations can ensure their systems remain adaptable and effective over time.Tamas Kadar, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Ashley’s original, which has made musical history books for its pioneering use of the then-new element of feedback, seems to have a had a more carnival/cabaret feel, including crowd noise.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Dec. 2024
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On special occasions, the spectacle draws in crowds to the riverbanks on both sides, where sometimes thousands of people gather to marvel at the bridge's dazzling transformation.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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The back of the car is completely destroyed and at least one of its wheels is off.Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
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The idea of being on two wheels, on a saddle that sits upon enough fuel to set you on fire, a combustion engine that’s made out of a thousand moving parts ... the road, the ability to be one with the elements ...New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024
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Salerno said highs for the region this time of year in the desert are typically in the 70s and 60s in higher terrain areas.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Instead of focusing solely on saturated areas, ask where healthcare innovation is genuinely lacking.Janet Zhang, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Restaurants and bars are a hit with locals and guests alike, making the lobby feel like a true living room to the surrounding Salamanca district.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
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The backpack was removed by an excavator along with any physical material found surrounding it, the official said.Elise Hammond, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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Grimes was there, gaggle of kids orbiting her on the floor, transfixed.Jaron Lanier, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
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This new finding challenges earlier results and strengthens the case that Jupiter-family comets — short-period comets that orbit the sun in less than 20 years — could have been crucial in delivering water to early Earth.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Newsweek will be back with another round of hints and tips for each new game.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Charbonnet was selected in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, just one season after Seattle selected Walker in the very same round.Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circle. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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