as in circular
having every part of the surface the same distance from the center
the planet Earth is not, in fact, perfectly spherical
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Recent Examples of spherical
Some proteins take the form of hollow, spherical structures called protein cages, acting as protective containers that deliver materials to cells.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 8 May 2025
The reentry windows will narrow over the next couple of days, but experts won't be able to pinpoint an exact time or location before the spherical spacecraft makes its final plunge.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2025
With flourishes such as spherical, yellow-light lamps and a giraffe print sourced from artisans around the globe, the space exudes an eclectic warmth, balancing elegance with a touch of the unexpected.
—Sam Falb, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, China’s RT-G, a spherical amphibious robot, operates in extreme environments, reaching speeds of 22 mph and enduring 4-ton impacts.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 8 May 2025
The reentry windows will narrow over the next couple of days, but experts won't be able to pinpoint an exact time or location before the spherical spacecraft makes its final plunge.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2025
With flourishes such as spherical, yellow-light lamps and a giraffe print sourced from artisans around the globe, the space exudes an eclectic warmth, balancing elegance with a touch of the unexpected.
—Sam Falb, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, China’s RT-G, a spherical amphibious robot, operates in extreme environments, reaching speeds of 22 mph and enduring 4-ton impacts.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spherical
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The affected product, the fresh cut cucumber, was packaged in a clear circular plastic container with a clear lid and white adhesive label, with the code 00262969000006 and dated up to May 24, 2025.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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This concept has garnered significant industry attention over several seasons, arriving at a pivotal moment when brands are placing greater emphasis on product longevity and embracing circular design principles.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
4 June 2025
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My guide, Louisa, pulls a thermos from her pack and begins pouring water into a tall, cylindrical cup filled with erva-mate leaves, or mate.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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On Monday, a lifeguard discovered a cylindrical object on the sand at Montrose Beach, around 80 miles south of the deployment site.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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As a wave of radioactive green slime envelops him, his body begins to transform—limbs mutating, rows of bloody fangs emerging—his globular, wormlike form, slithering menacingly across the screen.—
Laura Holliday,
Wired News,
2 May 2025
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This globular substance, shaped like a teardrop and unassuming in size, has been used by artists for millennia.—
Erik Zou,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Apr. 2025
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For her celebration, Sienna wore green face paint and an all-black outfit paired with round glasses, as worn by Elphaba Thropp.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The other was a silver necklace with a round pendant.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2025
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For one, global trade does not appear to have found a new equilibrium just yet.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Today’s teams hardly boast the same number of global superstars, but Champions League success for Inter – following the lesser European titles of the Europa League and Conference League for Atalanta and AS Roma, respectively – would perhaps offer a glimpse of an Italian Renaissance.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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“Spherical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spherical. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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