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as in loops
a circular strip
a decorative circle of silver on the rim of the commemorative plate for their 25th wedding anniversary
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as in communities
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 cycles
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 areas
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
that lies outside the circle of our investigation
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as in surrounds
to form a circle around
everyone circled the lectern and waited their turn to read from the Bible
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as in orbits
to travel completely around
with a look of extreme frustration, the commander circled the new recruit
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Recent Examples of circles
Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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The requirement that an agency employee supervise night operations is impractical when that employee is flying a plane, which circles thousands of feet above helicopters and has limited visibility into what’s going on below, some of the county chiefs said.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circles
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Our family’s business, rooted in real estate construction and asset management, impacts local communities.Mustafa Gandhi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Led by industry veteran Samantha Miller, cofounder and CEO, Cadence OTC is simultaneously working to bring a prescription birth control pill to over-the-counter status while also making emergency contraception readily available in underserved communities through convenience stores.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This highly reflective pair is ideal for anyone who runs or cycles outside during low-light hours, which is all too common this time of year.Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
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While the high-frequency noise of market cycles and political trends created temporary excitement, the real revolution happened at a cellular business strategy level.Dr. Alex Gold, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Canopies are those shelter-type structures built over parking lots and other areas of a property.Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Both have targeted densely populated civilian areas.Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The forest surrounds the prairie and offers protection.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The energy, lights and buzz of Times Square surrounds you (as does the chance to pile up more Hilton Honors points with this package).Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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My biggest question coming out of USC’s Big Ten hoops debut last week was how Saint Thomas — a player many, including Eric Musselman, believed could be the Trojans’ best, most versatile playmaker this season — suddenly looked so tentative as a scorer.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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That refers to insurance coverage without any additional hoops for patients to jump through, such as prior authorization or higher BMI requirements.Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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Brilliant bobbing orbs of light, mysterious green mist, electronics suddenly turning on, disembodied voices, and nocturnal footsteps on the old cabin's wood floors are a few of the spooky occurrences.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 15 Oct. 2024
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Moira will be able to deploy multiple orbs and Reaper can collect souls — a nod to a passive ability Team 4 did away with many years ago.Kris Holt, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Lately, deep reds have been trending in many realms of culture—think decor, fashion, and beauty.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Their association with death may be a practical necessity for them, but the human world has always sought a more mystical connection—making these birds the bridge between the realms of the living and the dead.Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Next year will be big for legacy bands, according to StubHub, with second-place Oasis outpacing The Eagles by almost 60% in ticket sales.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Next year will be big for legacy bands, according to StubHub, with second-place Oasis outpacing The Eagles by almost 60% in ticket sales.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Circles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circles. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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