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as in ball
a more or less round body or mass
this sphere that we live on is just a tiny speck in the universe
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2
as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
higher mathematics is a little outside my sphere
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3
as in galaxy
a ball-shaped gaseous celestial body that shines by its own light
perhaps there is indeed life on planets circling spheres in galaxies far, far away
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Recent Examples of sphere
Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
Every July, some of the world's most wealthy and powerful figures from the media, finance, technology and political spheres converge at the Sun Valley Resort for the exclusive weeklong conference.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2025
Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2022
Sixty-five years ago, a metal sphere the size of a basketball caught the U.S. science, military and intelligence communities by surprise.
—Jonathan Osborne, Scientific American, 26 Oct. 2022
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Noun
Groups such as the American Jewish Committee, the Anti-Defamation League and the Union for Reform Judaism have long argued that a secular public sphere protects both religious freedom and the Jewish community.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
Every July, some of the world's most wealthy and powerful figures from the media, finance, technology and political spheres converge at the Sun Valley Resort for the exclusive weeklong conference.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2025
Verb
Check out the velvet sphere from CB2 or Athena Calderone’s shearling spherical pillow from Crate & Barrel.
—Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2022
Sixty-five years ago, a metal sphere the size of a basketball caught the U.S. science, military and intelligence communities by surprise.
—Jonathan Osborne, Scientific American, 26 Oct. 2022
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Noun
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By combining lifting and lymphatic techniques, the ball also decongests the skin and reduces puffiness around the eyes.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2025
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So while that included a pair of Wiggins turnovers as well as a missed Wiggins 3-point attempt in the opening minutes, the ball continued to funnel to the former Warriors forward, who then followed up with a pair of 3-point conversions.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The head of Chile's National Electricity Coordinator (CEN), Ernesto Huber, said there was still no time frame to restore electricity across the country, adding areas in the north and south had started to regain power.—
Fabian Cambero and Alexander Villegas,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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These changes were largely driven by territorial disputes as the United States expanded westward, with areas shifting between different territories and future states.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The spiral structure of the cloud is believed to have emerged as a consequence of the Galactic tide—the gravitational influence of the surrounding Milky Way galaxy.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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With its ability to learn and adapt, AGI could lead autonomous space missions, exploring planets and distant galaxies.—
Sri Bhargav Krishna Adusumilli,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Image But as his car rounded a bend inside the town, at least two Israeli soldiers suddenly emerged in the road ahead, according to video footage filmed from inside the vehicle by Ali, Mr. Alawieh’s 15-year-old son.—
Euan Ward,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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The Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 rounded out the top 5, becoming a runaway smash abroad that has now cracked its way into the U.S. market.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Seed capsules are exotic-looking, tentacled globes.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
15 Feb. 2025
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She’s portrayed with a globe and compass, symbolizing her connection to the heavens, and inspires scientists and poets to explore the mysteries of the universe.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In the ever-changing realm of college athletics, a newish position turns 3 years old this June.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
22 Feb. 2025
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Further down in the bubble realm, Kansas State’s surge may have run out of steam in the Mountain time zone.—
Jim Root,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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The stars came out to shine for the Trojans as Kiki Iriafen and JuJu Watkins each scored 22 points in the victory.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The stars will be out this Sunday at the 97th Academy Awards — and at its iconic after-party, the Oscars Governors Ball.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This theory makes definite predictions about the distribution of dark matter, but leaves great uncertainty in the rather messy physics whereby gas agglomerates and converts into stars.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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As adoption of cryptocurrency proliferates, the digital asset class has been agglomerated into one of America’s most mainstream institutions — divorce.—
Melvin Backman,
Quartz,
5 Sep. 2024
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“Sphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sphere. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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