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
Footage from the streets of China captured a scene straight from a science fiction novel – spherical drones alongside patrolling law enforcement.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
Unlike other deep-dive submersibles, which use a spherical shape to evenly distribute intense pressure, the Titan was shaped like a pill to accommodate more passengers.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
The inner part of the machine rotates like a screw, combining the molecules, converting the structure of the plant material from spherical shapes to fibers.
—Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024
Passengers are positioned in front of a spherical screen on three levels.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
Unlike other deep-dive submersibles, which use a spherical shape to evenly distribute intense pressure, the Titan was shaped like a pill to accommodate more passengers.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
The inner part of the machine rotates like a screw, combining the molecules, converting the structure of the plant material from spherical shapes to fibers.
—Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024
Passengers are positioned in front of a spherical screen on three levels.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spherical
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Built in 1995, the mansion has 15 full bathrooms, four half bathrooms, a regulation-sized basketball gymnasium, a circular infinity pool, a cigar room, a putting green and a tennis court.Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
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The industry-specific solution supports circular logistic flows for returnable and reusable packaging material such as containers, boxes, and pallets — from supplier and customer deliveries to intra-company movements and the journey back to the company.Forbes, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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What’s left frames the dramatic cylindrical hairspring within a large tourbillon cage at 6 o’clock.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
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Ultimate now a 10m radius, 5m high cylindrical spell field from 10m sphere, matches up with warning marker better.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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How to Propagate Red Buckeye Tree In late summer to early fall, red buckeye trees produce globular light brown seed capsules 1 to 2 inches in diameter.Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2024
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Clearly, a cameo in Bee Movie was enough to fill Sting’s lifetime allotment of a globular and otherworldly realm.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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By midnight, the wolf moon should glow bright and round overhead before disappearing at sunrise into the western horizon.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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For a more airbrushed finish, buff the foundation-toner mixture in with a round, fluffy brush like BK Beauty’s #106 or a damp sponge.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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Oil companies, particularly U.S. shale producers, are likely to benefit from gaining a bigger share of the global oil market.Brian Evans, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2025
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On the global stage, the European Union’s Quantum Flagship Program, launched in 2018 with a €1 billion budget over ten years, positions Europe as a leader in quantum technology.Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Spherical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spherical. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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