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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
The Greek letter π is used to signify the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter.
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Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
Context: Today is Pi Day, commemorating the important ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter.
—Axios Charlotte, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
In the third century BCE, for instance, the ancient Greek mathematician Eratosthenes estimated the circumference of the Earth — roughly 25,000 miles — by measuring shadows cast by the sun in just two cities about 500 miles apart.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
According to Wakefield-Scurr, the average bust circumference can increase by an average of one centimeter per decade.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
Context: Today is Pi Day, commemorating the important ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter.
—Axios Charlotte, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
In the third century BCE, for instance, the ancient Greek mathematician Eratosthenes estimated the circumference of the Earth — roughly 25,000 miles — by measuring shadows cast by the sun in just two cities about 500 miles apart.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
According to Wakefield-Scurr, the average bust circumference can increase by an average of one centimeter per decade.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumference
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In Joplin, Missouri, a gust of 79 mph was measured, and hail up to 2.5 inches in diameter fell near Bridge Creek and Amber, Oklahoma, the service said.—
Susan Miller,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
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This mirror measures 24 inches in diameter, and features a rounded wooden frame with white beaded accents that can compliment any room or home aesthetic.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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To get here, these Tigers outlasted Michigan and then Michigan State, winning their Elite Eight draw with rigid perimeter defense and a 25-point, 14-board Broome showing.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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For example, Riyadh, a city long reliant on cars, recently launched a new metro system alongside a partnership with Uber to offer discounted (and initially free) rides within a three-kilometre radius of metro stations.—
Ankit Mishra,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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But while the main purpose of Destination Woodbury is to attract visitors outside of the 50-mile radius, it’s also meant for Woodbury residents looking to discover new attractions and book venues for special events like weddings and family reunions, Satre said.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2025
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A day after declaring their intention to capture large swathes of the crowded enclave, Israeli forces pushed into the city on Gaza's southern edge which had served as a last refuge for people fleeing other areas for much of the war.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi and Mahmoud Issa,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Markets have been on edge: The Russell 2000, which tracks smaller companies, entered a bear market Thursday.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Because the ice giant takes just over 84 Earth years to complete one orbit around the sun, the researchers mainly got to observe the planet's northern spring as the sun moved from shining directly over the planet's equator to almost directly over its north pole by 2030.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The robotic explorer is operating near the moon’s equator after a successful touchdown on March 2.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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The work radiates a rare curiosity and playfulness, slipping between the boundaries of literature, performance, and archaeology.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Mar. 2025
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Lamm is responsible for Chaotic Moon Studios, a software design and development company that pushed the boundaries of digital experiences.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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He’s put his head down and getting to the rim, layups, dunks and fouls.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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The 71-year-old coach doubled over punching the air in a rare show of celebration late in the second quarter when Chen drove left-handed to the rim and hooked in a layup, drawing a foul against USC freshman Avery Howell and hitting her free throw to boot.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2025
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This policy shift is part of a broader strategy focused on trade enforcement, border security, and protecting domestic manufacturing.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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But a corresponding bill in neighboring Illinois, House Bill 1500, remains stuck in committee, and there is ample reason to be skeptical about any change to state borders taking place.—
Made by History,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Circumference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumference. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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