circumambulating

Definition of circumambulatingnext
present participle of circumambulate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumambulating
Verb
  • The bridge connects Chinatown with Dodger Stadium, traversing the 110.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Her accompanying tour is her longest headline run yet, traversing North America, Europe and the UK.
    Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Back in 2017, as FIU expanded, many students were crossing Southwest Eighth Street to get to and from campus.
    Johane Saintil, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The Strait of Hormuz, on the other hand, is a natural waterway, and Tehran essentially wants to charge ships for the privilege of crossing it without being bombed.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Circumambulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumambulating. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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