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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
The Greek letter π is used to signify the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter.
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Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
Context: Today is Pi Day, commemorating the important ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter.
—Axios Charlotte, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
In the third century BCE, for instance, the ancient Greek mathematician Eratosthenes estimated the circumference of the Earth — roughly 25,000 miles — by measuring shadows cast by the sun in just two cities about 500 miles apart.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
According to Wakefield-Scurr, the average bust circumference can increase by an average of one centimeter per decade.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
Context: Today is Pi Day, commemorating the important ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter.
—Axios Charlotte, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
In the third century BCE, for instance, the ancient Greek mathematician Eratosthenes estimated the circumference of the Earth — roughly 25,000 miles — by measuring shadows cast by the sun in just two cities about 500 miles apart.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
According to Wakefield-Scurr, the average bust circumference can increase by an average of one centimeter per decade.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumference
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The organoids contained nearly four million cells but were slightly less than one-tenth of an inch or 2.54 mm in diameter.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2025
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Prices vary from region to region, but even a relatively small stump, only 18 inches in diameter, can cost hundreds of dollars to remove professionally.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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To get here, these Tigers outlasted Michigan and then Michigan State, winning their Elite Eight draw with rigid perimeter defense and a 25-point, 14-board Broome showing.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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For example, Riyadh, a city long reliant on cars, recently launched a new metro system alongside a partnership with Uber to offer discounted (and initially free) rides within a three-kilometre radius of metro stations.—
Ankit Mishra,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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But while the main purpose of Destination Woodbury is to attract visitors outside of the 50-mile radius, it’s also meant for Woodbury residents looking to discover new attractions and book venues for special events like weddings and family reunions, Satre said.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2025
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According to Nobel prize-winning economist, Eugene Fama, smaller companies and cheaper companies tend to have an edge over larger, more expensive companies over time.—
Cicely Jones,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The brass hardware gives it a hint of an edge to balance out the rustic wood, while the scalloped details on the doors adds some whimsy to the mix.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
4 Apr. 2025
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Because the ice giant takes just over 84 Earth years to complete one orbit around the sun, the researchers mainly got to observe the planet's northern spring as the sun moved from shining directly over the planet's equator to almost directly over its north pole by 2030.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The robotic explorer is operating near the moon’s equator after a successful touchdown on March 2.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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As the music soars, that life-death veil is pierced, crossing both metaphysical and temporal boundaries.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Following behind-the-scenes complaints and petitioning from rival studios, the TV Academy drew new boundaries: anthology series were no longer eligible as TV movies and instead had to compete as outstanding limited or anthology series.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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He’s put his head down and getting to the rim, layups, dunks and fouls.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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The 71-year-old coach doubled over punching the air in a rare show of celebration late in the second quarter when Chen drove left-handed to the rim and hooked in a layup, drawing a foul against USC freshman Avery Howell and hitting her free throw to boot.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2025
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But a corresponding bill in neighboring Illinois, House Bill 1500, remains stuck in committee, and there is ample reason to be skeptical about any change to state borders taking place.—
Made by History,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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The administration has poured in resources to stop the spiraling immigration situation at the southern border.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Circumference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumference. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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