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as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
a silly little affair that's of interest to no one beyond the circumference of this campus
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Recent Examples of circumference
The gingham hat, called Head in the Clouds by the designer, retails for £450 (just over $606) with a hat circumference of 54 cm.
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 30 May 2025
Traditionally, a large gourd was hollowed out to create the base of the instrument, and animal skin would be stretched across the gourd’s circumference.
—Essence, 29 May 2025
The researchers tracked three key measurements: body weight, waist circumference and BMI..
These metrics were evaluated at regular intervals to understand how the drug might influence overall body composition over time.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 29 May 2025
It was formed around 50,000 years ago when a 150-foot-wide iron-nickel asteroid traveling at 26,000 mph carved out a crater nearly a mile wide, 2.5 miles in circumference, and over 550 feet deep.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 30 May 2025
Traditionally, a large gourd was hollowed out to create the base of the instrument, and animal skin would be stretched across the gourd’s circumference.
—Essence, 29 May 2025
The researchers tracked three key measurements: body weight, waist circumference and BMI..
These metrics were evaluated at regular intervals to understand how the drug might influence overall body composition over time.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 29 May 2025
It was formed around 50,000 years ago when a 150-foot-wide iron-nickel asteroid traveling at 26,000 mph carved out a crater nearly a mile wide, 2.5 miles in circumference, and over 550 feet deep.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumference
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However, such baskets are typically two feet in diameter, with a 2.5-gallon reservoir.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 June 2025
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Prepare a planting bed at least 5 to 6 feet (preferably 10 feet) in diameter and cultivate it to a depth of 10 to 12 inches.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Jacket; Although warmer and dryer conditions are anticipated the fire is expected to remain in its current perimeter.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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No Wires, No Noise, No Worries—Just Smarter Lawn Care Unlike most models on the market, which require burying a perimeter boundary wire, this model does not.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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There are several communities within a 200-mile radius of the volcano that could be impacted in the event of an eruption, including Pedro Bay, Port Alsworth and Anchorage, according to the NPS.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 July 2025
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The roof’s materials were sourced from local sustainable loggers and sovereign tribal groups, all within a 300-mile radius of the airport.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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This flutter-sleeve top is roomy and billowy for low-key summer days, while this denim jacket has floral details, giving it a feminine edge other toppers lack.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Michigan clearly saw Meadows as one of the top edge prospects in the class and prioritized him accordingly.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Dinosaurs have become mundane to the viewing public, and due to climate change, can only survive near the Earth’s equator, where travel is expressly forbidden.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
5 July 2025
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Understanding The Tropic Of Cancer The Tropic of Cancer is a line 23.4 degrees north of the Earth's equator through The Bahamas, Mexico, Egypt, Libya, Niger, Algeria, Mauritania, Mali, Chad, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, India, Myanmar, China and Taiwan.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Make time for personal activities, set boundaries and prioritize your well-being.—
Angelo Chavez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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When Mercury enters your sign on June 26, your ability to communicate your needs and boundaries sharpens.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Rough railroad crossing impacts can include flat tires, bent rims and front end and suspension system damage.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
9 July 2025
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The finish is sleek with a soft sheen, and a subtle silver mountain logo sits just below the stainless steel rim.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 July 2025
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The mock-up movie poster stood out amid a slew of other posts that focused on high-stakes matters such as the Trump Administration’s border patrol policies and the relief efforts for the devastating Texas floods.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
12 July 2025
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Standards and enforcement mechanisms must be coordinated across borders to prevent forum shopping for more permissive venues.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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“Circumference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumference. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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