encircling 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of encirclingnext
as in surrounding

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encircling

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verb

present participle of encircle
1
as in circling
to travel completely around communication satellites encircling the earth

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2
as in encompassing
to form a circle around immediately after announcing their engagement, the couple was encircled by their applauding friends

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“Encircling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encircling. Accessed 27 Jan. 2023.

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