radius

noun

Definition of radiusnext
as in diameter

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Recent Examples of radius Under the thunderstorm protocol in place in the States, a match must be suspended if lightning or electrical discharge is detected within an eight-mile radius of the stadium involved. — Aaron Mentkowski, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Law enforcement was able to track down the robber using a geofence warrant that included the location data for every cellphone within a 150-meter radius of the robbery. — Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 29 June 2026 Additionally, the hotel offers shuttle services to attractions within a six-mile radius, including Seven Mile Beach. — Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026 For example, a bad production rollout can trigger customer-facing downtime; an overly permissive IAM change can increase the blast radius of a security breach; and a networking change can break inter-service communication. — Raman Varma, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for radius
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diameter
Noun
  • Essentially, the pot is designed to expand in diameter and in depth as a plant's roots develop, and the self-watering reservoir keeps the system low-maintenance.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 July 2026
  • Depending on the type and size of the aircraft, helipads typically range from about 40 to 80 feet in diameter.
    — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
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“Radius.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radius. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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