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Recent Examples of equator
The Dwarf app includes an equator mode that aligns the unit with the celestial pole to cancel out the effects of the Earth's rotation on target tracking, for improved stability as well as accurate views in the Sky Atlas and object tracking accuracy.
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New Atlas, 28 Feb. 2025
Because the ice giant takes just over 84 Earth years to complete one orbit around the sun, the researchers mainly got to observe the planet's northern spring as the sun moved from shining directly over the planet's equator to almost directly over its north pole by 2030.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The robotic explorer is operating near the moon’s equator after a successful touchdown on March 2.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
While Apollo landed near the moon’s equator, Chandrayaan touched down at a latitude of 69 degrees north—well into the moon’s previously unexplored polar regions.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025
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New Atlas, 28 Feb. 2025
Because the ice giant takes just over 84 Earth years to complete one orbit around the sun, the researchers mainly got to observe the planet's northern spring as the sun moved from shining directly over the planet's equator to almost directly over its north pole by 2030.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The robotic explorer is operating near the moon’s equator after a successful touchdown on March 2.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
While Apollo landed near the moon’s equator, Chandrayaan touched down at a latitude of 69 degrees north—well into the moon’s previously unexplored polar regions.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equator
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Prices vary from region to region, but even a relatively small stump, only 18 inches in diameter, can cost hundreds of dollars to remove professionally.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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The organoids contained nearly four million cells but were slightly less than one-tenth of an inch or 2.54 mm in diameter.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For example, Riyadh, a city long reliant on cars, recently launched a new metro system alongside a partnership with Uber to offer discounted (and initially free) rides within a three-kilometre radius of metro stations.—
Ankit Mishra,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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But while the main purpose of Destination Woodbury is to attract visitors outside of the 50-mile radius, it’s also meant for Woodbury residents looking to discover new attractions and book venues for special events like weddings and family reunions, Satre said.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Constrained by societal conventions that historically relegated women’s participation in sport to the periphery, female cricketers persevered.—
Priya Oberoi,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Baker cuts to conflicted close-ups of Igor, underscoring his pangs of conscience on the periphery of the plot.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Mar. 2025
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Nearby schools were placed into lockdown, and a perimeter was quickly established to prevent Tate’s escape, according to state police.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Equator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equator. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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