radius

noun

Definition of radiusnext
as in diameter

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Recent Examples of radius Within a six-inch radius, chances are that Pedicularis has tapped into the roots of Cassiope, drawing resources vital to the plant’s growth and survival. — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 Everyone within a 15 mile radius works for Aprocetu; family bonds bind it together. — Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 According to a letter from a Meridian long-range planner included in the project’s application materials, there have been 1,988 single-family homes approved within a 1-mile radius of Summerlin in the past five years. — Rose Evans august 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2026 Within a 10-mile radius of the store, small bookstores, including Sincerely Yours, are increasing their inventory to serve new customers who could be coming in as a result of the closure. — Nakell Williams, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for radius
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diameter
Noun
  • The wheel, approximately a foot and a half in diameter, weighed 150 to 200 pounds.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Prescriptions cover many details, including base curve and diameter, so the lens fits properly against the eye.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Radius.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radius. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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