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Something in the shape of a circle
“In the ballroom, Lena noticed a circle of candles arranged loosely around her.”
A group of people with a shared profession, interests, or acquaintances
“His court became the center for a dazzling circle of poets.”
The domain in which something or someone is active
“The greatest blunders we make as investors occur when we try to reach at ideas that sit outside our circle of expertise.”
A series of events, especially one that goes around in a repetitive circle
“The knots symbolize the link between the physical and the spiritual life, while the loops symbolize the neverending circle of life.”
The act of turning or whirling, as around a fixed center
The scope or extent of something, typically of one's interest or control
The tier of seats in a theatre above the dress circle
A body of supporters or admirers
A sequence of events or actions that repeat in a circular or circuitous manner
A circular ornamental band, typically worn on the head
A tiny mark or spot
Persons relating to family, ancestors or relatives
A circle of acquaintances and relatives
A system of ordering society based on perceived social or economic status
A group of nonprofessional people who support each other over a problem which all members share
A place where one road crosses another
A line of people or things, typically placed around an area
A class or category of something or someone
The very core or center part of something or someone
An open, typically four-sided, area surrounded by buildings in a village, town, or city
To move all the way around (someone or something), especially more than once
“Alex would circle the building in his car as he searched for his missing cat.”
To spin, rotate or revolve around
“She tried to paddle with her hooves, but only managed to circle around in a tight circle.”
To form a ring around
“Decomposed granite paths circle the fountain, and a sandstone path leads to the front door.”
To follow a course that forms a loop or loops
To cover or enclose in cloth or soft material
To retrace one's steps or change direction abruptly
To move continuously or freely through a space, area or population
To fly in a group or swarm, typically over a given area
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