as in ball
a more or less round body or mass
out of the countless celestial orbs twirling in space, the planet Earth remains the only one we can call home, so perhaps we should take care of it
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Recent Examples of orb
Still, those people who live in either of these two orbs will see prices go higher.
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
That bite grows over the course of around 90 minutes until our shadow fully envelops the orb.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Mar. 2026
Exploring different lunar regions with the Artemis program could provide a more complete portrait of the landscape and its composition, and uncover clues on why the moon’s near and far sides differ, how much water the moon contains and how the silvery orb has evolved over time.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
There’s a common arachnid called the orb-weaving spider native to Illinois and other Midwestern states that has the falcon beat.
—Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for orb
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
That bite grows over the course of around 90 minutes until our shadow fully envelops the orb.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Mar. 2026
Exploring different lunar regions with the Artemis program could provide a more complete portrait of the landscape and its composition, and uncover clues on why the moon’s near and far sides differ, how much water the moon contains and how the silvery orb has evolved over time.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
There’s a common arachnid called the orb-weaving spider native to Illinois and other Midwestern states that has the falcon beat.
—Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orb
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The Gators spend hours practicing how players should locate themselves relative to the basket and the opponent when the ball is in the air.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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After Hall converted a loose ball off a Kahlina miscue in the 81st — the goalkeeper’s one blemish in an otherwise commanding night — Goodwin settled things with a second goal in stoppage time.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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So, with Paul and Mortensen’s latest mess playing out in real time in the public sphere, what is the point of watching her pretend to search for romance on The Bachelorette?—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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The same arrogance has infected the political sphere.—
Anthony Scaramucci,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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But his distinctive tattoos and fashion sense helped investigators find him — notably, his sweatshirt, his bronze foamposite sneakers, a large gold ring on his left hand and a distinctive tattoo of a globe on his left arm.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Last but not least, spruce up your outdoor space with this charming watering can light, globe lights, and these $20 hanging lanterns.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Orb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orb. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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