spheres 1 of 2

noun

Definition of spheresnext
plural of sphere
1
as in balls
a more or less round body or mass this sphere that we live on is just a tiny speck in the universe

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2
as in areas
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence higher mathematics is a little outside my sphere

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as in galaxies
a ball-shaped gaseous celestial body that shines by its own light perhaps there is indeed life on planets circling spheres in galaxies far, far away

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spheres

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sphere
as in rounds

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  1. balls
  2. areas
  3. galaxies
  4. realms
  5. stars
  6. domains
  7. departments
Noun
  • Roll six of the pieces into smooth balls.
    Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The balls will help break the feathers up inside, so your coat emerges as puffy as possible.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of balls
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  • There is no commuter rail servicing those areas at the moment; there is a freight line, but the government of Lima and private sector partners in Peru will be rehabilitating the line to provide a commuter rail service, Sargent said.
    Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
  • The frog — thought extinct for almost 20 years — no longer dwells in shaded areas near the forest’s mountain waterfalls.
    Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of areas
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  • Spanning more than 215 square feet and consisting of more than 500 pieces, the artwork carries viewers into a universe of existential reflection, symbolizing the birth of stars and galaxies, while raising a question of humanity's place within the boundless cosmos.
    Katya Soldak, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
  • In the case of the supermassive black holes found in the center of galaxies, these jets are truly colossal, blasting material not just out of the galaxy, but possibly out of the galaxy's entire neighborhood.
    John Timmer, Ars Technica, 27 Sep. 2024
Definition of galaxies
Noun
  • Since his debut, the legendary hypeman has continued penetrating people's hearts worldwide through multiple realms, including music, The Olympics, reality television, and snack foods.
    Kenneth J. Williams Jr., Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • There are realms where our humanity — not AI – will always reign supreme.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of realms
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  • Though there have been big money signings in recent years such as that of Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, Perez has become accustomed to snapping up big stars for free when their terms run down.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Best Camping Bedding Deals Like a tent, choosing the right bedding for your campsite can make all the difference in providing a good night’s sleep under the stars.
    Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of stars
Noun
  • This approach allows for greater flexibility and efficiency, tailoring AI capabilities to particular tasks or domains within the enterprise.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • By integrating these diverse AI capabilities, enterprises can create more robust, versatile, and intelligent systems that can tackle complex challenges across various business domains.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of domains
Noun
  • What emerging markets family business leaders can do is upgrade their corporate finance departments.
    Radu Magdin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • His office is also responsible for representing county departments in legal actions.
    Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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