verb
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to distribute circulars to
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to canvass or petition (people), as for support, votes, etc, by distributing letters, etc
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to make circular
Other Word Forms
- circularization noun
- circularizer noun
- uncircularized adjective
Etymology
Origin of circularize
Example Sentences
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And there are ample opportunities to circularize the electronics industry.
From Scientific American
The plan called for a second burn, to circularize the remaining orbits.
From Washington Post
The authors’ results suggest that these molecules block an early stage of viral infection, which might be the step at which viral DNA becomes circularized.
From Nature
"The tidal forces it induces should have since circularized the orbit of the planet, but this is not the case!"
From Scientific American
In March 2017, TGO will begin dipping down into the martian atmosphere, generating friction that will slow and circularize its orbit so that it can begin science observations later in the year.
From Science Magazine
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