as in elliptical
having the shape of an egg
the Oval Office in the White House
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Recent Examples of oval
Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
Wait for the oval green fruits to drop on the ground.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
This course differs from the 2025 Miami E-Prix track at Homestead, where NASCAR’s Championship Weekend will run on the oval in November.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The main use case for an oval Dutch oven is for large cuts of meat like a rack of lamb.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
Wait for the oval green fruits to drop on the ground.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
The shape of the ear-tips was given an oval profile to provide a more comfortable fit in the ear canal and an effective acoustic seal.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
This course differs from the 2025 Miami E-Prix track at Homestead, where NASCAR’s Championship Weekend will run on the oval in November.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oval
Adjective
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Some eclipses occur when the moon is further from Earth in its elliptical orbit, setting the stage for a spectacular annular solar eclipse.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Moderate-intensity—your effort feels like a 4 to 6 on a scale of 1 to 10—cardio can include low-impact aerobic workouts like brisk walking, light cycling, elliptical use, swimming, water aerobics, hiking, rowing, and stair climbing.—
Cheyenne Buckingham,
SELF,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Breakfasters English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich The egg patty is as thin as a bar coaster and just as flavorful in this McDonald’s-esque sausage-egg McMuff.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Feb. 2026
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The menu features all of the classics, including omelets, breakfast burritos, pancakes, and steak and eggs.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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This resonance dramatically stretches the planet’s orbit, turning it into a long, narrow ellipse.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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The double-ellipse frame now reveals the full architecture of the caliber DR002SR, while the watch preserves the classical proportions and architecture of the original.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
19 Jan. 2026
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But Bass had appeared to avoid heavyweight challengers before Raman’s announcement threw the mayoral race for a loop.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Feb. 2026
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The bridge will complete the popular trail’s full 10-mile loop.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
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Insights from a trophoblast spheroid model.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Dec. 2025
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Then, these pre-differentiated cells were assembled into spherical clusters known as spheroids, a formation that scientists have found aids tissue repair and regeneration.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Nov. 2025
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His goals have always made the headlines, but his movement off the ball to create space for his team-mates is equally impressive.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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How to play Mega Millions Player can pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers — five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Mall).—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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International relations experts said Lai’s battle for freedom could now spill over into the diplomatic sphere.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Across six permanent galleries—which appear to float above the lobby in concrete spheres—are 1,500 artifacts spanning 300,000 years of human history.—
John Arlidge,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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The paved trail also includes an underpass that opens up to a cascade of glowing orbs, which will illuminate the path at night.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Adding further depth to the dial is a 12-hour split in rose gold and blue markings for day and night, as well as a polished, planet-like orb indicating the 24-hour scale of the second time zone.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Oval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oval. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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