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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
One extreme athlete this year ran the circumference of the sea wearing a full-face gas mask to raise awareness of its plight.
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Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
That’s not enough of the planet’s circumference to see the horizon line begin to show off its curve.
—Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
Anyway, this project is a 1:12 scale model of a Hyperloop, with a tube diameter of 40 cm (15.7 in) and a track circumference of 125.6 m (412 ft).
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024
The Tribune printed a map showing the circumference of locations from which Wiedersberg’s climb would be easily visible to the naked eye.
—Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2024
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Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
That’s not enough of the planet’s circumference to see the horizon line begin to show off its curve.
—Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
Anyway, this project is a 1:12 scale model of a Hyperloop, with a tube diameter of 40 cm (15.7 in) and a track circumference of 125.6 m (412 ft).
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024
The Tribune printed a map showing the circumference of locations from which Wiedersberg’s climb would be easily visible to the naked eye.
—Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumference
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The round stainless steel case, measuring 39 mm in diameter and 9.25 mm in thickness, houses a mechanical self-winding movement, the RW4200, which boasts a power reserve of 41 hours.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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This is a mid-sized 222 that measures 34mm in diameter, and most importantly, gets a two-toned case consisting of steel and yellow gold.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
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The fire had jumped across Palisades Drive and on Tuesday afternoon was burning in both directions, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or CAL FIRE, which created a 3-D map of the Palisades Fire indicating its perimeter and the mandatory evacuation zones.Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
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Although his perimeter shooting has dipped (20 percent on 3-pointers, 60.5 percent on free throws), Antetokounmpo is shooting 60.2 percent from the field while averaging 11.6 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.5 blocks per game.Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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In the past century, there have been 10 earthquakes at magnitude 6 or above within a 150-mile radius of Tuesday’s epicenter, according to USGS.Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Lots of the produce is from within a 20-mile radius.Jonathan Samuels, theweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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He was rated as the No. 1 edge rusher by Rivals and On3 in the 2024 recruiting cycle.Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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But something else has been cultivated in the process of essentially playing a full extra season in the last six years: a prevailing psychological edge that should gird them for the playoffs in a way no other current NFL team can know.Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
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The part of Wyoming where the new species emerged was located in low latitudes near the prehistoric equator around 230 million years ago.Newsweek, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Perseverance, which touched down in 2021, has been exploring a 28-mile-wide basin north of the Martian equator that scientists think was home to an ancient river delta.Denise Chow, NBC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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This thrilling film dives into risk tolerance and personal journeys, showcasing their relentless drive to push boundaries and embrace the wild, even in the face of danger.Forbes, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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With its focus on pushing boundaries and meeting evolving needs, LiTime remains a beacon of progress in creating a sustainable, energy-independent future for all.Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
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There is, as has been the case for many years, no rim protection.Fred Katz, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Figuring it out on both ends of the court as a dominant rim protector and ultra-efficient post presence, Kessler’s ceiling could become an All-Star down the road.Evan Sidery, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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To improve its algorithms, SITA’s model can be updated with information such as interview transcripts, photos, and detailed reporting from border police and other officials.Caitlin Chandler, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Little Miami River forms the southern border of this ZIP code.Andrew DePietro, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Circumference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumference. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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