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as in crowd
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
got together with her social circle once a week
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as in wheel
a series of events or actions that repeat themselves regularly and in the same order
with the birth of a child coming so soon after the death of a grandparent, we were once again reminded of the circle of life
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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
that lies outside the circle of our investigation
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as in to surround
to form a circle around
everyone circled the lectern and waited their turn to read from the Bible
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as in to orbit
to travel completely around
with a look of extreme frustration, the commander circled the new recruit
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Recent Examples of circle
Andrew Osborn, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
For this prequel/sequel, that same oddly electric energy fuels the only plot worth caring about within the treasured IP’s greater storytelling circle of life.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Dec. 2024
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Five decades later, Garrett Hedlund wound up playing Dean Moriarty, a part that Marlon Brando, Brad Pitt, and Colin Farrell had all circled.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
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Noun
In a video of the confession published by the Baza news outlet, which is known to have sources in Russian law enforcement circles, the suspect is seen sitting in a van describing his actions.
—Andrew Osborn, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
For this prequel/sequel, that same oddly electric energy fuels the only plot worth caring about within the treasured IP’s greater storytelling circle of life.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
In the December 2 TikTok video, the pup kept circling the gate trying to find a way in.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Five decades later, Garrett Hedlund wound up playing Dean Moriarty, a part that Marlon Brando, Brad Pitt, and Colin Farrell had all circled.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circle
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As of April, Mizuhara had net losses of $40.2 million with the ring, the complaint states.Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this year, French, Italian, and Swiss police forces teamed up to bust a ring of wine fraudsters who were selling counterfeited Grand Cru wines (the premier designation of quality in French wine) for up to €15,000 a bottle.Chris Hall, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
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Frank Ocean, for instance, incorporates Pam Grier references, creating a continuous loop of self-referencing connections.Shelton Boyd-Griffith, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
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This list mostly indicates my musical moods and shows what projects were on loop in my car, headphones, and home at different parts of the year.Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 28 Dec. 2024
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Workers at the plaza, who declined to provide their names, told the Times on Saturday that large crowds of people regularly use drugs on the block.Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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One made up mostly of professionals might be packed in the after-work hours, while another one that caters to the retiree crowd may clear out well before 5:00 p.m.Christa Sgobba, SELF, 28 Dec. 2024
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It’s got tight 18-inch wheels wrapped in aggressive-looking Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT tires and weighs a hefty 5,540 pounds.Josh Max, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Vibration or wobbling can indicate a bent wheel and a drop in air pressure can indicate a tire leak, both common fallouts from a pothole, said Justin Haynes, manager of the Firestone Complete Auto Care at 4920 Old Hickory Boulevard in Hermitage.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Canadiens are more calculated, attacking in certain areas of the ice, and containing in others.Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Skylark Chalet’s standout amenities include a private hot tub with breathtaking mountain views, dual gas fireplaces in the living areas and electric fireplaces in the primary bedroom.Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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In the coastal city of Jableh, where I was raised, and in the surrounding Alawite mountains, activists have estimated that tens of thousands of young men died fighting in Assad’s army, particularly in battles against opposition forces starting in 2011.Loubna Mrie, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Debate surrounding mask and vaccine mandates drew from scientific studies on their role in COVID-19 transmission, but often glossed over a careful evaluation of the tradeoffs between public health and personal autonomy that were the true core of the issue.Christopher M. Worsham, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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Besides, since all eight planets don’t orbit on exactly the same plane—some orbits are a little bit tilted in relation to each other—the solar system can’t truly align in full.Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
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The four-person crew will ride a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to dock with the space station for up to 30 days while orbiting Earth, according to Vast.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
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After the celebratory cigar smoke clears, the prep for the next round will quickly begin.Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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In April, the company raised a $90 million series B round to accelerate production of its spacecraft.Alex Knapp, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circle. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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