circumambulates

verb

present tense third-person singular of circumambulate
as in traverses

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumambulates
  1. traverses
  2. crosses
  3. perambulates
Verb
  • Completed in 2010, the bridge traverses extensive agricultural land and urban areas, allowing trains to bypass road crossings while maintaining high operating speeds.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
  • The ride traverses nearly 1,000 miles across Indiana over 13 days, stopping in communities to meet with survivors, those who have lost loved ones in the line of duty, and visit memorials and gravesites.
    — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2026
Definition of traverses
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  • The trail passes a small waterfall on the left, and crosses a small stream, according to Visit Placer website.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 14, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • Opened in 2011, the viaduct crosses numerous rivers, irrigation canals, highways, and railway lines while supporting trains traveling at up to 350 km/h.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
Definition of crosses
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  • Meanwhile, Soames perambulates a park with Irene, examining works of art in progress.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of perambulates
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