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concentric

[kuhn-sen-trik] / kənˈsɛn trɪk /
ADJECTIVE
having a common center
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It was adorned with words such as “Health,” “Love,” “Family” and “Friends” inside concentric hearts.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

At the summit is a streamlined nickel-chromium spire whose concentric curves and spiky windows quote the crown of the Statue of Liberty.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 27, 2026

The monitor had been designed with screws in the back that had 25 concentric circles machined into their flat heads to make them sparkle as light passed over them.

From Barron's Apr. 22, 2026

Supporters of that idea pointed to its round shape, central peak, and surrounding concentric faults, which are often seen in known impact craters.

From Science Daily Mar. 11, 2026

The instructor shut the door and told the drill to those of us remaining: We were to lock elbows and move in two concentric circles around him, one clockwise, the other counterclockwise.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover



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