radius

noun

Definition of radiusnext
as in diameter

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Recent Examples of radius Within a 25-mile radius, there are three UNESCO World Heritage sites. — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 Removing standing access reduces blast radius and buys time, while quick access withdrawal across hybrid environments blocks attacker pathways. — Robert Bobel, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Tuffy’s Corner, named for a local undertaker, is a frequent accident site, and Harley Corner is a reducing-radius turn that sometimes catches motorcyclists off guard. — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 Each new lightning flash in the 8-mile radius resets the timer. — Chris Vagasky, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for radius
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diameter
Noun
  • The city defines heritage trees as native to North Carolina and at least 30 inches in diameter.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
  • All branches must be in bundles smaller than 2 feet in diameter and 4 feet long and tied with twine or jute rope.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of diameter

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“Radius.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radius. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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