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as in perimeter
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
Also notable, looking back, was the drastic increase in Arlo’s head circumference in the weeks after his birth.
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Kirsten Potter Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
The circular test track has a circumference of 125.6 meters (412 feet) and a diameter of 40 centimeters (15.7 inches).
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 5 Nov. 2024
These methods include measuring waist circumference, determining the waist-to-hip ratio or using special equipment, such as a DEXA scan, which measures bone density, to figure out body fat percentage.
—Faye Chiu, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
Adiposity can be determined by measuring a person’s waist circumference or taking body scans to measure fat mass, according to the researchers.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 20 Jan. 2025
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Kirsten Potter Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
The circular test track has a circumference of 125.6 meters (412 feet) and a diameter of 40 centimeters (15.7 inches).
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 5 Nov. 2024
These methods include measuring waist circumference, determining the waist-to-hip ratio or using special equipment, such as a DEXA scan, which measures bone density, to figure out body fat percentage.
—Faye Chiu, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
Adiposity can be determined by measuring a person’s waist circumference or taking body scans to measure fat mass, according to the researchers.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumference
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The specific type of drones the Chaska police are looking to acquire are the DJI Matrice series M30t, a modular drone about two feet in diameter able to carry various types equipment such as cameras.—
Graham P. Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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As for the wheels, both are 12 inches in diameter, while the braking system includes a front disc brake and a rear drum brake.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2025
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Lillard must shoot past seven other elite perimeter gunners — including another previous champion in Golden State Warriors wing Buddy Hield.—
Scott Phillips,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Our Evolve Student Housing project will be built to the highest modern fire safety standards with Type I-B (fire-resistant concrete) construction, a new perimeter fire road, a new secondary emergency access road to Aztec Circle Drive and a 100-foot defensible fire buffer zone.—
Cynthia Aranda Cervantes,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
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In response to the detections, more than 100 other all commercial poultry operations within a 6-mile radius were placed under quarantine and went through surveillance testing.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Option for older adults to skip driving Anaheim also offers a Senior Wheels Program for active older adults aged 60 and over residing in Anaheim and Anaheim Hills which can be utilized within a 10-mile radius of their home.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Orange County Register,
6 Feb. 2025
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There was a pervasive sense of indignation from current and former European officials, who have funneled significant aid to Ukraine and are deeply worried about how a ceasefire deal could impact the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) eastern edge.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Pirates got to almost every loose ball and played with an edge that was nowhere to be found for the Huskies.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
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They were first spotted back in 1997 by NASA's Pathfinder mission from just north of Mars' equator.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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Saturn’s other moons orbit over its equator, so the material from this one would likely have wound up in a similar configuration as well.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
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Sergio Hudson is unafraid to push the boundaries associated with womenswear.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
8 Feb. 2025
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Mysterious land purchases within Joshua Tree National Park worry locals and environmentalists People with ties to the hotel industry are among the buyers and entities that have snapped up 22 parcels within the national park’s boundaries.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Junior Chloe Kitts has five double-doubles on the season, and 6-foot-3 center Sania Feagin is the team’s best rim protector after putting up a career-high six blocks on Texas.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
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Cass was sitting his heaving horse on the rim of the canyon, looking down at some sprays of fresh dirt on the ground below him.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
13 Feb. 2025
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Conservation challenges Rescues of smuggled spider monkeys at the southern border have made headlines over the past months.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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Maryland State police have arrested two people in connection with a string of homicides nationally, including several deaths in California, two deaths in Pennsylvania and the shooting of a U.S. border patrol agent in Vermont earlier this year.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Circumference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumference. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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