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as in conference
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as in to circle
to travel completely around
after circuiting the exterior of the church, the procession headed inside
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Recent Examples of circuit
Mecca Pryor, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025
On the wellness front, the fitness center offers yoga and other classes, and the 5,000-square-foot spa features 11 treatment rooms and a hydrotherapy circuit, including cold and hot plunges.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025
Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2022
Damage to the pons can short-circuit its ability to paralyze the sleeping body.
—Jen Rose Smith, CNN, 10 May 2022
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Noun
Mother’s third drop, Swing 3, is inspired by BMX circuits, motocross, and anything turbo-charged.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025
On the wellness front, the fitness center offers yoga and other classes, and the 5,000-square-foot spa features 11 treatment rooms and a hydrotherapy circuit, including cold and hot plunges.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
Hundreds of players came and went, from Grand Slam champions to circuit short-timers.
—Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2022
Damage to the pons can short-circuit its ability to paralyze the sleeping body.
—Jen Rose Smith, CNN, 10 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circuit
Noun
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The entire circumference of Lake Chūzenji measures a little over nine miles and is lined with scenic trails.—
Paul Jebara,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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In the third century BC, for instance, the ancient Greek mathematician Eratosthenes estimated the circumference of the Earth—roughly 25,000 miles—by measuring shadows cast by the sun in just two cities about 500 miles apart.—
Leila Sloman,
WIRED,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This loop shows how much different than normal temperatures will be through Saturday.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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Police said a trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a Jeep Wrangler around 11:05 p.m. on the inner loop of Interstate 695 at Greenspring Avenue.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2025
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And their 2024 was epic: a new album, a prolonged tour, and a coveted Sphere residency.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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The North American leg of the tour will kick off in Toronto on Aug. 24 before traveling down to Mexico for a final date, at least on this continent for now, in September.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2025
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Following the group phase, the top eight teams across the conferences will advance to the playoffs.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Traditionally, the southern sports world orbits around football but the 2024-25 season saw the SEC take over the mantle of best basketball conference in the nation.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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A lot of people binge-watch 10 episodes of an HBO show that’s a lot of filler, circling the drain.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2025
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Several minutes later, the witness said a police helicopter began circling the area, and two officers later hiked up the mountain to the shooting scene to speak with witnesses and look for evidence.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Another powerful framework is to use a career compass instead of a career map.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Think of fair conduct as your organization’s compass.—
Shivali Kukreja,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As launch costs have decreased, the number of satellites in orbit has surged, expanding the potential targets for hackers both in space and at ground control centers.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The deal will help Space Force send its most sensitive satellites into orbit.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Erivo closed her speech with a powerful dedication to those feeling lost and uncertain in their journeys.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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Af Klint kept a meticulous record of her spiritual journey, in what would grow to thousands of pages of handwritten notebooks.—
Jay Cheshes,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Circuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circuit. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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