spheres

NOUN

globular object

Synonyms

STRONGEST

circle orb planet

STRONG

apple ball earth globe globule pellet pill round

WEAK

big blue marble rondure

NOUN

domain of influence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

circle field realm scope

STRONG

bailiwick capacity champaign class compass demesne department dominion employment function ground jungle jurisdiction level orbit pale position precinct province range rank station stratum terrain territory turf zone

WEAK

neck of the woods stomping ground walk of life

Antonyms

STRONG

sky unemployment

Example Sentences

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Beijing appears to aim "to offer economic incentives while monitoring North Korea to ensure it does not act against Beijing's interests in the diplomatic and military spheres", Hong said.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Her passion for storytelling extends beyond the spheres of journalism and history.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

As online creators have entered Washington’s spheres of influence, they’ve become easy targets when misinformation spreads.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

In contrast, compact surfaces such as spheres were thought to follow the rule, with metric and mean curvature fully determining their shape.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Finally, where was the centre of gravity of the conjoined spheres of earth and water?

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton