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as in conference
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as in to circle
to travel completely around
after circuiting the exterior of the church, the procession headed inside
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Recent Examples of circuit
Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
This isn’t the first time Chance has done the anniversary circuit.
—Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
Seven Stars circuits the island of Kyushu over four days and three nights, with stops at onsens, shrines, and more cultural sites.
—Jd Shadel, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Netflix has acquired four documentaries that were highlights of the festival circuit, from Sundance to Telluride to Tribeca.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
This isn’t the first time Chance has done the anniversary circuit.
—Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
Verb
Attendees sipped more champagne, margaritas, and negronis and descended on trays of caviar blinis, dressed crab, lobster rolls, and mini meringues that circuited Langan’s three stories.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
Seven Stars circuits the island of Kyushu over four days and three nights, with stops at onsens, shrines, and more cultural sites.
—Jd Shadel, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circuit
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With the entire circumference surrounded by a sea of humanity, Bishnoi hung back, her hands clasped in front of her mouth, while Rai went and lofted the Wanamaker Trophy above his head.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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The Mission-style burrito, with its monstrous circumference and segregated ingredients, strikes me as a variation best loved by the people who grew up loving it.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Palstave axes were designed with a side loop to be securely attached to a wooden handle.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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He can’t be named here without risking his loops at the club, but trust that his local knowledge includes which Delaware County bartenders reliably tally a light check and how to navigate every inch of Aronimink.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Eco effort An eco-tour showcasing the hotel's lush gardens (watered with gray water) and native plants is available to guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The tour is, after all, effectively a low-key declaration of independence.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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At a new conference this evening, the chief said the suspects were 17 and 18.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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In an evening news conference Wahl said that the suspects were 17 and 18 years old.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Tension would circle the Rangers throughout what became the most memorable season in the franchise’s 100-year history, which culminated with a seven-game series win over the Vancouver Canucks in the Stanley Cup Final.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Kept individually in cages that circled the main performance ring, the big cats were a magnetic framing to the acts that came before.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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So what if the compass hallucinates half the time?—
Caroline Rose Giuliani,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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But a new study of one bull ant species shows the insects continue to navigate when the sun goes down—using an innate lunar compass.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
17 May 2026
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These include serving as a flying test bed for in orbit manufacturing of alloys, composite materials, and fibers as well as research and production of space medicine.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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If all goes to plan, that prototype, known as Version 3 (V3,) will be the one to reach orbit and be capable of refueling midflight – a capability that will allow for distant missions into space.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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The 6-foot senior outside hitter will forego playing the sport after high school to begin his journey at Marquette with the hopes of becoming a dentist.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The scenic journey zigzags along the river canyon and over a 137-foot trestle.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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“Circuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circuit. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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