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as in cryptic
having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning
the poet's elliptical style is such that the reader often senses that an allusion is being made—but to what exactly?
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as in concise
marked by the use of few words to convey much information or meaning
his elliptical replies can seem rude to some people, but that's just his way
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Recent Examples of elliptical
Not depicted were two matching elliptical machines that faced the television.
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Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2024
Halley, who used Sir Isaac Newton’s theory on elliptical orbits to help predict the next sighting of the comet, died nearly 17 years before the sighting.
—The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
So stationary bike, walking, elliptical, getting in the pool, taking away weight off of it.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
All three muscle groups may be utilized in one elliptical session if desired.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
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Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2024
Halley, who used Sir Isaac Newton’s theory on elliptical orbits to help predict the next sighting of the comet, died nearly 17 years before the sighting.
—The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
So stationary bike, walking, elliptical, getting in the pool, taking away weight off of it.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
All three muscle groups may be utilized in one elliptical session if desired.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elliptical
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Then, a hacker breaks in, posts a cryptic message, and triggers Wentworth's expanding investigation into a global struggle over truth and information.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
16 Jan. 2025
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Both Trista and Ryan were in the news over the summer after Ryan posted cryptic messages on his Instagram account.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Kohler Sunstruck oval tub is standard in the primary bathroom if this layout is chosen.—
Benjamin C Tankersley,
Washington Post,
1 Feb. 2023
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This simple opener works well on circular cans but may not be effective on dented, square, or oval cans.—
Maya Polton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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President Donald Trump has long had a tendency to namecheck high-profile figures in concise terms of affection or derision.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Below is a concise ABCD framework for proactive engagement: A – Activate Agency Stay Vigilant: Use AI with intention.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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The forensic evidence might have been ambiguous, but Barnhorst said one thing seemed clear.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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Over time, these experiences cause the brain to become hyper-aware of any signs of disapproval, interpreting neutral or ambiguous situations as personal rejection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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But there is a 10% to 20% chance of thunderstorms across the region, which could happen at any time, and could bring isolated, brief heavy rainfall at rates of half an inch an hour, Kittell said.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Eowyn was expected to clear into the Norwegian Sea on Saturday, allowing a brief lull of drier and calmer conditions, but another storm system is forecast to bring similar hazards for Britain on Sunday and Monday.—
Claire Moses,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Orchestrating 360 campaigns can become enigmatic in such situations, especially as businesses sell to new-age buyers.—
Runki Goswami,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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These developments amount to a series that remains fascinatingly enigmatic but that accords a mite more heart and humanity to its characters.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Despite, or maybe because of his curt demeanor, Dylan stands as the most honest of the group.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
10 Jan. 2025
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Fincher's direction is slick in this curt, creepy, and propulsive tale of domestic doom.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Jan. 2025
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Officers found Mary Ogle dead inside the house with apparent blunt force trauma, police said.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2025
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While tariffs offer a quick, broad response to unfair trade practices, they're often criticized as too blunt an instrument.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Elliptical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elliptical. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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