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circle

[sur-kuhl] / ˈsɜr kəl /
NOUN
orb, loop, round figure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ring sphere
STRONG
amphitheater aureole band belt bowl bracelet circlet circuit circumference circus cirque coil compass cordon corona crown cycle disc disk ecliptic enclosure equator globe halo hoop horizon lap meridian orbit perimeter periphery record revolution ringlet round stadium tire turn wheel wreath zodiac
WEAK
colure full turn parallel of latitude
NOUN
group of close friends, associates
Synonyms
STRONGEST
camp class clique club company crowd fraternity party ring school society
STRONG
Mafia assembly bunch cabal camarilla clan companions comrades coterie crew cronies crush gang insiders intimates lot mob outfit posse set sorority
WEAK
in-group
Antonyms
STRONG
individual
VERB
go around, circumnavigate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
encircle rotate surround whirl
STRONG
belt cincture circuit circulate circumscribe coil compass curve embrace enclose encompass envelop gird girdle gyrate gyre loop pivot revolve ring roll round spiral tour wheel
WEAK
begird circumduct ensphere hem in mill around wind about

Example Sentences

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Since his previous social circle was largely tied to his ex-wife’s family, he focused on rebuilding his life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

The Justice Department says that Van Dyke “participated in the planning and execution of the U.S. military operation,” leaving him in the small circle of humans who could blow the secret.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

Officials said three women had come forward with complaints against people in Epstein's circle.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Today we need technology that is safer and proliferation-resistant, both for our own expanding energy needs and for a wider circle of countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

First, as gently as he could, he removed his father’s beaver-hide boots, and drew a circle on each heel to mark the name-soul.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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Middle School Geometry, List 1

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Geometry - Middle School

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