circumambulating

present participle of circumambulate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumambulating
Verb
  • Many of the activities, such as hiking in Pisgah National Forest, viewing Looking Glass Falls, and traversing Sliding Rock in season, are outdoor-centric.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Trails have suffered erosion, so take care while traversing them.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Border security and enforcement efforts remain strict, and crossing the border without authorization remains a crime.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • And how many more players around the league will suddenly be crossing the previously exclusive eight-digit threshold?
    James Mirtle, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Circumambulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumambulating. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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