circularize

Definition of circularizenext

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Recent Examples of circularize Once separated, the satellites will use onboard propulsion systems to circularize their orbits at 35,900 km above the equator. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 30 Sep. 2022 Two rocket firings were required to circularize the orbit at an altitude of 357 miles, 100 miles above the International Space Station. William Harwood, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2021 That torque is provided by Saturn itself, which has tides that tend to circularize and flatten all the orbits of the moons, confining them to the planet's equatorial plane. Phil Plait, Discover Magazine, 28 June 2011
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circularize
Verb
  • The report, however, said that none of the 49 detainees inspectors randomly interviewed made allegations of discrimination, mistreatment, or abuse.
    Laura Romero, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Strickland agreed to be filmed, Zenovich says, but not interviewed.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Emergency crews from several departments were called to assist in canvassing the area for him.
    Erika Stanish, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • One Instagram reel on Hallquist's account showed the mayoral candidate canvassing door-to-door with his golden retriever.
    Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The remainder of those surveyed said American democracy is in no danger.
    Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Maritime archaeologists from the Danish Viking Ship Museum found the ship, which was sunk during the the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801, while surveying the site on the seabed of Copenhagen Harbor ahead of the construction of an artificial island.
    Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Presidential libraries are one of the few ways sitting presidents can solicit foreign donations — without ever having to disclose their donors.
    Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
  • But after multiple meetings between Aaron and Apple’s representatives, the company seemed satisfied that, per its guidelines, ICEBlock would not solicit or encourage criminal behavior.
    Oriana van Praag, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • John Shaban, a former three-term Republican state representative from Redding, was interrogated about the recent administrative suspension of his law license in New York and, before that, his being charged with disorderly conduct after an argument with his girlfriend.
    Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
  • One of the most grimly funniest moments of the movie sees Tereza interrogate the boat driver about that wedding ring on his finger.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026

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“Circularize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circularize. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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