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Orbited

To circle or revolve around another object.

📖 Definitions of "Orbited"

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  1. 1

    To circle or revolve around another object.

    "The Earth orbits the Sun."

  2. 2

    To move around the general vicinity of something.

    "The harried mother had a cloud of children orbiting her, begging for sweets."

  3. 3

    To place an object into an orbit around a planet.

    "A rocket was used to orbit the satellite."

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Orbited"

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WordDefinition
compassverbTo surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.
areanounA particular geographic region.
sphereverb(mathematics) A surface in three dimensions consisting of all points equidistant from a center. .
rangeverb(intransitive) To travel over (an area, etc); to roam, wander.
ambitnoun(by extension) The extent of actions, thoughts, or the meaning of words, etc.
fieldverb(transitive, sports) To intercept or catch (a ball) and play it.
scopeverb(programming) To limit (an object or variable) to a certain region of program source code.
domainnounA field or sphere of activity, influence or expertise.
arenanounThe building housing such an area; specifically, a very large, often round building, often topped with a dome, designated for indoor sporting or other major events, such as concerts.
revolveverb(Physical movement.) (intransitive) To orbit a central point (especially of a celestial body).
reachverb(intransitive) To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand).
orbital cavitynoun(anatomy) Synonym of eye socket.
eye socketnounThe entire eyehole in the face: both the bony orbit and the flesh that surrounds it.
orbicularCircular or spherical in shape; round.
orbisnoun
planetarynounA planetary nebula.
spherical(geometry) Shaped as a sphere; being a sphere.
circlingverbA circular motion.
circularizedverbpublicized using circulars
circularOf or relating to a circle.

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