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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
Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Jan. 2025
In a different room, Skeels showed me a wooden box inside of which a homemade, clear-plastic tunnel forked in two directions: on one side, toward a yellow circle on the floor of the enclosure, and on the other, toward a purple one.
—Shayla Love, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024
Asadov said a landing was denied in Grozny due to fog, so the pilot circled, at which point there were bangs outside the aircraft.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
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Ratner is said to have been living part of the time in his native Miami since his career was upended by scandal and travels in the same social circles as the Mar-a-Lago set.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Jan. 2025
In a different room, Skeels showed me a wooden box inside of which a homemade, clear-plastic tunnel forked in two directions: on one side, toward a yellow circle on the floor of the enclosure, and on the other, toward a purple one.
—Shayla Love, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
The car could have traveled from the Earth to the moon and back, twice, then circled the equator 11 times.
—The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024
Asadov said a landing was denied in Grozny due to fog, so the pilot circled, at which point there were bangs outside the aircraft.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles The actress accessorized her look with long, dangling diamond earrings and statement rings.Ty Gaskins, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
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The 47-year-old is general manager of the Pico Rivera Sports Arena, the rodeo ring next to the San Gabriel River that has been a shrine to Mexican horse culture for decades.Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Expect comforting dishes like large pasta loops with heritage pork shoulder ragu and wines ranging from acidic Etna Bianco to complex Nebbiolo.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2025
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For the most part, the primary loop is to find enemy officials, dodge or parry their attacks, and slowly chip away at their stance meter (essentially a gauge of their defensive stamina) to leave them vulnerable to a strong attack.Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025
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Go earlier in the evening on a weekday to avoid crowds.Amber Gibson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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The dine-in chain, which is now up to 44 theaters, is private so doesn’t report financials but since emerging from bankruptcy post-Covid it’s become among the hottest places to see films drawing young crowds to a mix of big studio release, arthouse and repertory fare.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
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The wheel is off-center to the right, as are the pedals, while the driver’s head is positioned right next to the window.Charlie Thomas, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
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In fact, each car wheel moves independently on the motion base.Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
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Times staff across the metropolitan area — from Long Beach to Echo Park and beyond — received the alert, which did not appear to discriminate by distance from any particular fire.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The centers have become refuges for many whose lives have been upended by the unprecedented fires that continue to ravage the Los Angeles area.Angela Yang, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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The confusion surrounding Holmes stands as a cautionary tale about the manipulation of copyright law—not by opportunists exploiting a valuable piece of intellectual property, but by the character’s official custodians.Alec Nevala-Lee, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2025
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While there are an array of bright spots in the category, experts predict major challenges, particularly in terms of insurance coverage and the conversation surrounding the drugs.Emily Burns, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025
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That’s an unusual feature, as electrons paired by phonons don’t orbit each other.Charlie Wood, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
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The astronomical alignment is technically called the ecliptic, which represents the plane of the solar system where planets orbit around the Sun, according to NASA.Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 11 Jan. 2025
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The Packers should also get a boost from the return of 2024 first round pick Jordan Morgan (shoulder).Rob Reischel, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Coventry girls basketball team lost to Somers three times last year – twice during the season then a third time in the second round of the Class S tournament.Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circle. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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