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Recent Examples of spheroid
But tiny glass spheroids riddle the lunar regolith—the rock chips and other loose material covering the lunar surface.
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Rahul Rao, Popular Science, 9 Nov. 2023
With such a resume, H. erectus may have possessed the know-how to fashion a spheroid.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2023
The authors argue that such large numbers of spheroids could only have come from human hands.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2023
But because the earth is an oblate spheroid, the sea level at the Equator is some 14 miles farther from the center of the earth than the sea level at the North Pole.
—Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2023
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Rahul Rao, Popular Science, 9 Nov. 2023
With such a resume, H. erectus may have possessed the know-how to fashion a spheroid.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2023
The authors argue that such large numbers of spheroids could only have come from human hands.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2023
But because the earth is an oblate spheroid, the sea level at the Equator is some 14 miles farther from the center of the earth than the sea level at the North Pole.
—Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spheroid
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Shapes of all kinds have been trending for the past five years, but primarily almond (oval with a more pointed tip), square, and coffin.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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The auroral oval typically sits at about 65 degrees north latitude in northern Norway, northern Sweden, northern Finland, Iceland, Alaska and northern Canada.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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This is primarily because eggs are the base of egg salad and eggs are associated with a host of health benefits.Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Russian consumers have been hit especially hard as basic foodstuffs, such as butter, eggs, sunflower oil and vegetables, have seen high double-digit price increases as demand outstrips supply.Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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As an actor who’s appeared on several hit shows, Johnston was identified quickly among the hundreds of Donald Trump supporters who stormed the Capitol following an inflammatory speech by the outgoing president at the nearby ellipse.Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024
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Since the moon’s orbital path around Earth is a slight ellipse, there’s a near-point (perigee) and a far-point (apogee) every month.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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More importantly, the Nuggets are seeking help in the form of someone who is able to create offense with the ball in his hands.Sam Amick, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Elsewhere in the lobby, larger-than-life green and red balls are carefully piled, two smaller trees light up and a giant gold geometric deer watches over the festivities.Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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However, Bloomingdale’s must operate in its own luxury sphere and not be infected by Macy’s mass-market-think.Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The flower-petal design offers two main advantages over spheres, which are typically either coated with medication or carry it in a minuscule internal reservoir.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2024
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By creating feedback loops, organizations can ensure their systems remain adaptable and effective over time.Tamas Kadar, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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In the end, these two points form a bit of a feedback loop, almost like an endless cycle of change and growth.Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
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Mantis' kit has her generating life orbs to buff herself and her allies, or spend them and heal up her party members over time.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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There’s been drama in your orb, and getting in front of matters is challenging.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Spheroid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spheroid. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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