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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
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 July 2025
His success has set an enviable Music City standard, which, given country's popularity, is extending into broader global music industry circles.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2025
Partial FlightRadar24 data obtained by NBC showed the plane circling Orange Beach area — a coastal city in Baldwin County — before heading north.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 29 June 2025
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Noun
This moon brings attention to your social circles and long-term goals, Sagittarius.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 July 2025
His success has set an enviable Music City standard, which, given country's popularity, is extending into broader global music industry circles.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Verb
Becoming a leader At the eastern edge of Fort Worth, helicopters zip through the skies above Bell’s headquarters like bees circling a hive, zooming in and out of view from Atherton’s corner office.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2025
Partial FlightRadar24 data obtained by NBC showed the plane circling Orange Beach area — a coastal city in Baldwin County — before heading north.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circle
Noun
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Hollywood heavyweight directors Martin Scorsese and Ron Howard will face off in the Emmys ring, as the filmmakers were nominated in the same comedy acting category for their roles in Apple TV+'s The Studio.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Princess Kate wore four rings on one finger during the outing.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Sheen Falls Lodge is only a few miles outside the Ring of Kerry, the 111-mile loop that traces the coastline of the relaveragh Peninsula.—
Peter Terzian,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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That's according to a Tennessean analysis of Zillow listings conducted in June, which showed 1,600 rental apartments now available within Nashville's inner highway loop — where Interstates 24, 65 and 40 converge.—
Molly Davis,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
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The panel called on the convention crowd to educate themselves on their rights and speak out about their concerns — and not just online.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Designed to manipulate the masses and unveil their true demonic nature, the song draws crowds toward Gwi-Ma’s deadly flames — nearly succeeding in their sinister plan until Rumi steps in to stop them.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Strain into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice, garnish with a lime wheel, and enjoy.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2025
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What Readers Loved The top 25 islands this year span a huge area: The northernmost winner is Bermuda (No. 10), located in the North Atlantic, while the southernmost include the Dutch Caribbean islands of Aruba (No. 11), Bonaire (No. 17), and Curaçao (No. 8), all just about 50 miles from Venezuela.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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To give a wider perspective, Texas has the worst flood heritage in the U.S., if this is defined in terms of discharge per rainfall area.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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In addition to the deaths in Kerr County, 10 others died due to flooding in surrounding counties, according to officials.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
6 July 2025
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This literary theme weaves its way throughout the property, which has a large garden surrounded by tall trees and flowers where guests can enjoy ordering from the restaurant and bar’s menu.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
Verb
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The moon orbits Earth in a slight ellipse, so a full moon can sometimes be slightly closer than usual — a supermoon.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The New Horizons mission — which famously flew by Pluto in 2015 and is now studying the outer solar system — would also be cancelled, along with Juno, the probe that has been orbiting Jupiter since 2016.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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The first $10 million will help fund a new round of Institutional Impact grants this year at other institutions.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Evans has reached the third round of Wimbledon three times.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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“Circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circle. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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