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Recent Examples of radius
Now there are about 100 houses within a one mile radius of the site.
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Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
There are 41 cell towers within a three-mile radius.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits all aircraft, including drones, from operating within a three nautical mile radius of any stadium with at least 30,000 seats during regular or postseason NFL games.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Demographic data cited in the petition suggests that by 2030, people aged 25 to 34 will represent the largest population group within a 5-mile radius of the property, with more than 36,000 people making up the age group.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
There are 41 cell towers within a three-mile radius.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits all aircraft, including drones, from operating within a three nautical mile radius of any stadium with at least 30,000 seats during regular or postseason NFL games.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Demographic data cited in the petition suggests that by 2030, people aged 25 to 34 will represent the largest population group within a 5-mile radius of the property, with more than 36,000 people making up the age group.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for radius
diameter
Noun
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According to the National Park Service (NPS), the pipe measures between 72 and 96 inches in diameter.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
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When choosing a new pot, select one that is 1 to 2 inches larger in diameter than the current pot and one with excellent drainage.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Radius.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radius. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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