circuit 1 of 2

noun

Definition of circuitnext
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as in circumference

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as in loop

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as in tour

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as in conference

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circuit

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verb

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
Noun
But Hathaway—who recently announced her third pregnancy—is on the press circuit for her next film, The Odyssey, and she’s found a way to bring the boho to the late Bronze Age. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 July 2026 While standard digital smart scales send a singular electrical signal up through your lower body, the Scale BodyScan sends current through both your hands and feet via the extendable bar, completing a circuit across your entire frame. — New Atlas, 1 July 2026
Verb
Some call it timeless, but others worry that in the world of quick-circuiting online trends, color drenching might be a regrettable move. — Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026 Republicans countered that the bill would short-circuit a deliberative process. — Azi Paybarah, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Dec. 2022 See All Example Sentences for circuit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circuit
  1. circumference
  2. loop
  3. tour
  4. conference
  5. circle
  6. compass
  7. orbit
  8. journey
Noun
  • This oil-on-canvas rendering of the Battle of Gettysburg stretches 42 feet high and 377 feet in circumference, taking up a whole room for an immersive viewing experience in vivid color.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026
  • One national survey of over 5,000 participants found that people who exercised in the morning tended to have a lower body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference as compared to midday and evening exercisers.
    — Jenessa Connor, Health, 26 June 2026
Definition of circumference
Noun
  • The rules would restrict data center water use by requiring closed loop cooling systems, and would increase set back requirements to put more space between data center buildings and nearby homes and businesses.
    — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026
  • Called Kamo‘oalewa, the space rock loops by Earth, coming as close as 9 million miles and as far as 25 million miles from our planet.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 6 July 2026
Definition of loop
Noun
  • They both were granted bail, allowing Brown to go on with his stadium tour this year.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 1 July 2026
  • Though, one man working outside the arena was seen wearing a crew shirt from one of Swift’s former tours.
    — Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
Definition of tour
Noun
  • Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department During the news conference, Bluthenthal's two children delivered a plea for justice via video, while his mother spoke directly to the crowd.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • And oncology conferences are beginning to include sessions on hormones and how to help women after cancer.
    — Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of conference
Verb
  • The evening of the shoot, there was frequent hum of tourist helicopters circling the island, and a few party boats blasting music, which threatened to put a damper on the plans.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
  • Minutes later the pike was just under the surface, circling close to the boat.
    — Jack G. Mell, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026
Definition of circle
Noun
  • Atop the Go board there lies a compass whose dials swing chaotically.
    — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026
  • The Ti-Trailblazer takes a unique approach by making a compass its main feature and building 10 additional tools around it.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 26 June 2026
Definition of compass
Noun
  • In 1988, Momand — then a 29‑year‑old air force pilot — was selected to join a Soviet space program designed to send representatives from aligned nations into orbit, at a time when Afghanistan was under Soviet control.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
  • Those four astronauts are due in 2027 to fly to Earth orbit in a critical mission testing docking capabilities with two commercial lunar landers.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of orbit
Noun
  • Odysseus’ journey becomes one of middle-aged love, family, war and wisdom, using contemporary dialogue and a star-heavy ensemble led by Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland.
    — Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • This is where Ream acknowledged just how unique this journey had been – to represent a home World Cup at a time when the county was celebrating July 4 and its 250th anniversary.
    — David Close, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of journey

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