as in oval
a shape that resembles a flattened circle
The teacher drew an ellipse on the chalkboard that intended to illustrate the moon's orbit around the Earth.
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Recent Examples of ellipse
According to preliminary data, Blue Ghost settled in a location just outside of its 330-foot (100-meter) target landing ellipse, probably due to the last-minute divert maneuvers ordered by the vehicle's hazard avoidance system.
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Ars Technica, 18 Mar. 2025
That's because all planets orbit the sun in a slight ellipse.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Housed in an 18k yellow gold double ellipse case, the Extra Plat is a reimagining of a 1990 design.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
At the ellipse, Trump ends his speech by telling the crowd to march on Congress.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
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Ars Technica, 18 Mar. 2025
That's because all planets orbit the sun in a slight ellipse.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Housed in an 18k yellow gold double ellipse case, the Extra Plat is a reimagining of a 1990 design.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
At the ellipse, Trump ends his speech by telling the crowd to march on Congress.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ellipse
Noun
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That meant an approximately $3.5-million repave of the oval, a complete refurbishment of the racetrack’s infrastructure — a complete reimagining of what Rockingham was and could one day be.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
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On Saturday, July 12, the rising stars of INDY NXT by Firestone will host the first race of the weekend on the Iowa Speedway short oval (1:30 pm ET on FS1).—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The egg seizures are outpacing border officials' interception of fentanyl.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2025
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Grand Patio Rocking Outdoor Papasan Chair Imagine curling up with a good book in this comfy outdoor rocking chair with a body-hugging egg shape design and plush padded cushion.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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But our clever crafter has Dennis hide the orb of dominance in the human world, thereby delaying Malgosha’s plans for multidimensional conquest.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
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The first room features a giant orb covered in rushing water and filled with moon jellyfish.—
Natallie Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Ellipse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ellipse. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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