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as in perimeter
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
Times may change on a dime in our tumultuous world, but one thing always remains the same: pi, the irrational-mathematical constant, the ol’ circumference/diameter split, the big 3.14159265358979323….
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John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
Rivers became friends that extended his circumference of being.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 14 May 2025
Research suggests that regular cannabis users often have a lower waist circumference and may be less likely to be obese, which could contribute to better glycemic control and overall health.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
Beyond height, no cross-site comparisons have ever been published for other measurements, including weight-for-height and weight-for-age metrics and head circumference.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
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John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
Rivers became friends that extended his circumference of being.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 14 May 2025
Research suggests that regular cannabis users often have a lower waist circumference and may be less likely to be obese, which could contribute to better glycemic control and overall health.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
Beyond height, no cross-site comparisons have ever been published for other measurements, including weight-for-height and weight-for-age metrics and head circumference.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumference
Noun
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The round table is 14 feet in diameter to accommodate all the players.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The main threats forecast in Sunday’s storms are large hail, up to 2 inches in diameter, and damaging winds up to 70 mph.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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And as new media continues to redefine film, that diversity extends to the cinematic perimeters of projects on this year’s lineup, which includes visual albums from Miley Cyrus (Something Beautiful), Slick Rick (Victory) and Turnstile (Never Enough).—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
4 June 2025
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As of Wednesday morning, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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Plus, there are 10 wineries located within a 10-mile radius of Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
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In May, the company began delivering DoorDash orders to customers within a four-mile radius of the Arboretum Shopping Center in south Charlotte.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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In a Venezuelan election, running as an incumbent gives you the sort of edge that any unscrupulous and power-hungry leader around the world can only fantasize about.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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The water instead rolls down the fly and through the lower mesh edge, onto the exterior tub floor fabric and onto the ground.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 June 2025
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The unique views of the sun were captured on March 16-17, when the Solar Orbiter was orbiting the sun from 15 degrees below the solar equator, enabling this first look.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Read More: Solar Orbiter Sets Off for Mission to Study the Sun The Sun's South Pole Perspective Up until now, our observations of the Sun have occurred around the solar equator.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
12 June 2025
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Understanding Job Crafting Job crafting is the physical and cognitive changes individuals make to tasks or relational boundaries of their work.—
Jonathan H. Westover,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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English scalping did not, in other words, undermine their understanding of the meaning of hair as beyond the boundaries of the body.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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Here, several distinct sitting areas seem ideal for kicking back with some wine—the entire growing process visible from just beyond the rim of your glass.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
3 June 2025
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The ball clanking off the back of the rim and shooting straight into the air and out of view.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Growing up near the Canadian border may also have endeared him to artists from the country.—
Richard Trapunski,
Billboard,
6 June 2025
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The legislation would fulfill Trump’s key campaign promises, including an extension of his 2017 tax cuts, no taxes on tips and overtime and additional border security, paid for, in part, by cuts to Medicaid.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Circumference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumference. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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