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
Some proteins take the form of hollow, spherical structures called protein cages, acting as protective containers that deliver materials to cells.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 8 May 2025
The reentry windows will narrow over the next couple of days, but experts won't be able to pinpoint an exact time or location before the spherical spacecraft makes its final plunge.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2025
With flourishes such as spherical, yellow-light lamps and a giraffe print sourced from artisans around the globe, the space exudes an eclectic warmth, balancing elegance with a touch of the unexpected.
—Sam Falb, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, China’s RT-G, a spherical amphibious robot, operates in extreme environments, reaching speeds of 22 mph and enduring 4-ton impacts.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 8 May 2025
The reentry windows will narrow over the next couple of days, but experts won't be able to pinpoint an exact time or location before the spherical spacecraft makes its final plunge.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2025
With flourishes such as spherical, yellow-light lamps and a giraffe print sourced from artisans around the globe, the space exudes an eclectic warmth, balancing elegance with a touch of the unexpected.
—Sam Falb, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, China’s RT-G, a spherical amphibious robot, operates in extreme environments, reaching speeds of 22 mph and enduring 4-ton impacts.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spherical
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Reviewers have noted how smoothly the shuttle descends, gliding down on a circular trajectory and gently touching down.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
23 May 2025
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In 2023, the country held its first Bangladesh Circular Economy Summit, gathering stakeholders from the South Asian nation along with global brands and governmental representatives to work toward a more circular garment industry.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 May 2025
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Flaky sea salt Special Equipment: A pastry bag fitted with a small plain tip or a ziplock bag Instructions Crack the egg into a tall cylindrical container.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
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Beetles — Coleoptera — are typically cylindrical and have mouthparts that chew.—
Corey Kilgannon,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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As a wave of radioactive green slime envelops him, his body begins to transform—limbs mutating, rows of bloody fangs emerging—his globular, wormlike form, slithering menacingly across the screen.—
Laura Holliday,
Wired News,
2 May 2025
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This globular substance, shaped like a teardrop and unassuming in size, has been used by artists for millennia.—
Erik Zou,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Apr. 2025
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For cash transactions requiring cents, the U.S. will likely follow the lead of Canada — which stopped production of its one-cent piece in 2012 — and make those round to multiples of five.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokić, Russell Westbrook, Donovan Mitchell, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown bid adieu in round two.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Today’s teams hardly boast the same number of global superstars, but Champions League success for Inter – following the lesser European titles of the Europa League and Conference League for Atalanta and AS Roma, respectively – would perhaps offer a glimpse of an Italian Renaissance.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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This isn’t the all-too-familiar story of a global music sensation, but more an intimate look at the places, people, and moments that inspired his second album, Sendé (out May 29), an ambitious love letter to the Caribbean.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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“Spherical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spherical. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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