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the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
a silly little affair that's of interest to no one beyond the circumference of this campus
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Recent Examples of circumference
Tap it around the circumference of each eye, including your upper eyelid, to harness the benefits of tetrapeptide-5 and antioxidant-rich nannochloropsis oculata extract (a form of microalgae).
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Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
For one, the waists rose and the circumferences shrunk, as Black men played with the proportions of the prepster and the dandy.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2024
Band size is the measurement of the circumference of your rib cage just below your breasts in inches.
—Charlotte Owen, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2024
Both the double cheeseburger and spicy chicken sandwich appeared to be full-size versions of each sandwich, the chicken patty and ground beef matching the circumference of their respective buns.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2024
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Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
For one, the waists rose and the circumferences shrunk, as Black men played with the proportions of the prepster and the dandy.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2024
Band size is the measurement of the circumference of your rib cage just below your breasts in inches.
—Charlotte Owen, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2024
Both the double cheeseburger and spicy chicken sandwich appeared to be full-size versions of each sandwich, the chicken patty and ground beef matching the circumference of their respective buns.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumference
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This is a more substantial watch than we’re used to seeing in the Nautilus range, at 43.5 mm in diameter and 12.3 mm in thickness, but this is a statement piece as much as anything, especially when rendered in rose gold.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
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The small asteroid, which is more than 3 miles in diameter, approaches so close to the sun that it was named for the son of the sun-god Helios, who in Greek mythology lost control of his father's chariot and set the Earth ablaze.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Their brilliance frequently masked the lack of shooting or the spotty perimeter defense.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles These Maryland football signees could make an instant impact in 2025 No. 7 Maryland women’s basketball improves to 9-0 with 87-52 win over Mount St. Mary’s Gillespie said perimeter defense was stressed as a key by the Maryland coaches.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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Benjamin Walker’s Peter Jennings has a jaw-dropper of a line about knowing the kill-zone radius of a grenade.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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That’s triple the 20-minute radius from before for its grocery stores and supercenters.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
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Read More: See Photos from the Raging Franklin Fire in Malibu Much of the devastation occurred in Malibu, a community of about 10,000 people on the western edge of Los Angeles known for its stunning bluffs and Zuma Beach, which features in many Hollywood films.Christopher Weber, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Then use a thin metal spatula to loosen bars around the edges of the pan.Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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To really level up your observing, a telescope will offer a good view of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, the enormous storm swirling south of its equator.Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
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Phobos is roughly 157 times smaller in diameter than Earth’s Moon, according to NASA, and orbits the Mars nearly at its equator.James Powel, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Both the organization and awards officially debuted this past Monday, an effort to celebrate and elevate LGBTQ+ representation in kids and family media, including creators who push the boundaries of storytelling to produce positive mirroring for a new generation.Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Ross’s mastery of the form extends beyond live events — he’s also hosted the Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle series for Comedy Central and pushed the boundaries of the genre with projects like Historical Roasts on Netflix.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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Bringing confidence early, Ball drove for consecutive buckets at the rim and nailed his third 3-pointer of the game off an assist from Karaban in transition.Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 9 Dec. 2024
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This prototype rides on center-lock alloy wheels (19 inches at the front, 20 inches at the rear), but production cars will have 959-style magnesium rims.Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
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In today’s interconnected world, borders blur while regulations multiply.Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Nordic country that joined the alliance in 2023 has already accused Moscow of stoking a migrant crisis at its border.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Circumference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumference. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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