as in tropical
being near the equator
a lush equatorial rain forest that is threatened by rampant development
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Recent Examples of equatorial
From equatorial locations such as Singapore, Nairobi or Quito, Venus and Saturn will be higher in the sky at sunrise.
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Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Secondly, sea-surface temperatures in the equatorial Atlantic where hurricanes brew are forecast to be near normal.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
For one thing, a polar orbit requires more fuel than an equatorial one.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2025
This year’s La Niña comes directly after an El Niño year, which produces warmer temperatures in the equatorial Pacific, possibly offering clues as to how squid runs will fare after dramatic changes.
—Jules Jacobs, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025
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Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Secondly, sea-surface temperatures in the equatorial Atlantic where hurricanes brew are forecast to be near normal.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
For one thing, a polar orbit requires more fuel than an equatorial one.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2025
This year’s La Niña comes directly after an El Niño year, which produces warmer temperatures in the equatorial Pacific, possibly offering clues as to how squid runs will fare after dramatic changes.
—Jules Jacobs, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equatorial
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How 'tropical waves' carry confounding clues about huge hurricanes The Atlantic is primed to start spewing hurricanes, NOAA forecast says Prepare now for hurricanes, Trump warns.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Linen pants are my go-to for tropical getaways, while overnight flights that lead straight into meetings call for polished trousers that still deliver top-tier comfort.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2025
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Declining numbers The leatherback turtle has the widest global distribution of any reptile, nesting mainly on tropical or subtropical beaches.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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The disease, relatively rare in temperate climates and common in tropical and subtropical areas, is caused by a parasite and spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes.—
Maryanne Murray Buechner,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Equatorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equatorial. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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