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Recent Examples of diameter
The New York Times reported in May that the president expressed interest in constructing a new helipad on the South Lawn, which would measure about 100 feet in diameter and contain a depiction of the presidential seal on top.
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Nicholas Kerr,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Emirati F-16s carry various bombs and munitions suitable for tactical air-to-ground warfare, such as the Joint Direct Attack Munition, the Paveway bomb, and the GBU-39 small diameter bomb, which has a standoff range of up to 46 miles.
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Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The project involves digging a round hole approximately 28 inches deep by 12 inches in diameter, then adding approximately six inches of small gravel for drainage in the bottom of the hole.
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Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2026
Using a line diameter that isn't recommended by the manufacturer.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
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Nicholas Kerr,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Emirati F-16s carry various bombs and munitions suitable for tactical air-to-ground warfare, such as the Joint Direct Attack Munition, the Paveway bomb, and the GBU-39 small diameter bomb, which has a standoff range of up to 46 miles.
—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The project involves digging a round hole approximately 28 inches deep by 12 inches in diameter, then adding approximately six inches of small gravel for drainage in the bottom of the hole.
—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2026
Using a line diameter that isn't recommended by the manufacturer.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diameter
radius
Noun
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At the outdoor setup, lightning within an 8-mile radius triggered an automatic 30-minute pause in activity.
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Under the thunderstorm protocol in place in the States, a match must be suspended if lightning or electrical discharge is detected within an eight-mile radius of the stadium involved.
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“Diameter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diameter. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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