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circuit

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verb

as in to circle
to travel completely around after circuiting the exterior of the church, the procession headed inside

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Recent Examples of circuit
Noun
In Baku, the Hilton overlooks the Azerbaijan Grand Prix’s city circuit from its Sky Grill Rooftop and 360 Bar, and in Las Vegas, the Waldorf Astoria sits a short walk from the Strip Circuit. Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 The concern was that temperatures below negative twenty Celsius could delaminate the blade’s circuit, causing the whole system to fail and the drone to come crashing down. Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Verb
Attendees sipped more champagne, margaritas, and negronis and descended on trays of caviar blinis, dressed crab, lobster rolls, and mini meringues that circuited Langan’s three stories. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025 Seven Stars circuits the island of Kyushu over four days and three nights, with stops at onsens, shrines, and more cultural sites. Jd Shadel, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for circuit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circuit
Noun
  • The large circumference allows the rice to cook through while a crispy socarrat forms on the bottom of the pan.
    José Andrés, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 May 2026
  • With the entire circumference surrounded by a sea of humanity, Bishnoi hung back, her hands clasped in front of her mouth, while Rai went and lofted the Wanamaker Trophy above his head.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • As her behavior becomes increasingly troubling and self-destructive, Bear realizes he’s trapped in her jealous loop, the only way out through death.
    Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
  • Nearby were photos of Saint-Hilaire in happier times shown on an endless loop.
    Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
Noun
  • Amenities and experiences The pre-dinner garden tour is not to be skipped.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2026
  • In support of the record, Syd has also announced a brief fall tour through the UK and Europe, which kicks off with a show at London festival All Points East.
    Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • Tingbo He, president of Huawei semiconductor, presents at an industry conference in Shanghai on May 25, 2026.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 25 May 2026
  • Steve Sarkisian has essentially become one of the hottest quote-machines within the conference, taking aim at Ole Miss in recent weeks.
    Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Verb
  • Now imagine deploying extra cash on every dip (circled above).
    Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
  • They're laid, each fall, in ephemeral ponds; on dry mounds, like the one Dahrouge is circling, that should be inundated by winter's rains.
    Nathan Rott, NPR, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • Perhaps the coolest bit is the clock in the top-right corner, which, at the press of a button, cycles into a 60-second stopwatch, and then a compass.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
  • So many role-playing games spoonfeed you with compasses and waypoints and fourth-wall-breaking warnings.
    Alex James Kane, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Noun
  • The first color view of Earth from space was seen with the groundbreaking Earthrise image captured of our planet from lunar orbit during Apollo 8 in 1968.
    Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 25 May 2026
  • Earth’s tilt and orbit create seasons with wildly shifting temperatures.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 May 2026
Noun
  • The fast casual chain celebrated the moment with a social post that chronicled the card's journey from Los Angeles to New York City's Madison Square Garden.
    Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 29 May 2026
  • However, there often are a few stragglers that will need the energy your feeders provide to continue their journey.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026

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“Circuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circuit. Accessed 30 May. 2026.

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