circumambulating

present participle of circumambulate

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumambulating
Verb
  • For astronauts belonging to the European Space Agency, traversing underground caves can be a helpful simulation for the challenges of space exploration.
    Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The obliteration of both Iran’s nuclear facilities and the foreign terrorist cartels traversing the Gulf of America are clear evidence of the president's success.
    Brian Mast, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The bold claims crossing her desk would be enough to make many people a bit jaded.
    Big Think, Big Think, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches anytime as needed to maintain good airflow and to let more light reach the inner branches and fruits.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Circumambulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumambulating. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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