as in balls
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 orbs
Coomes has seen unexplained orbs fluttering in upstairs offices on the security cameras.
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Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Standout elements of her attire included her peekaboo bra layering element and a pair of statement metallic silver drop earrings with pierced orbs.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Areas marked in red will not have orbs hidden, nor will orbs be placed in waterways or mowed areas, according to the release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Lewis abandoned the idea to put clear orbs in the sockets early on, but debate about the eyes continued after Lithgow complained that the doll’s line of sight didn’t have a focus.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
These little orbs of relaxation combine the anti-inflammatory benefits of CBD with essential oils like lavender or eucalyptus to melt away stress and tension.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
Once the crowd was seated, at a long row of tables set with silver reflecting orbs, a woman in red approached.
—Kim Córdova, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
These are orbs that impart a number of bonuses and are the only items that stay with you between expeditions.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
The king stares intently into an eternal distance through composite orbs fashioned from alabaster and glass, rendered in varying degrees of clarity, transparency and opacity.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Standout elements of her attire included her peekaboo bra layering element and a pair of statement metallic silver drop earrings with pierced orbs.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Areas marked in red will not have orbs hidden, nor will orbs be placed in waterways or mowed areas, according to the release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Lewis abandoned the idea to put clear orbs in the sockets early on, but debate about the eyes continued after Lithgow complained that the doll’s line of sight didn’t have a focus.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
These little orbs of relaxation combine the anti-inflammatory benefits of CBD with essential oils like lavender or eucalyptus to melt away stress and tension.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
Once the crowd was seated, at a long row of tables set with silver reflecting orbs, a woman in red approached.
—Kim Córdova, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
These are orbs that impart a number of bonuses and are the only items that stay with you between expeditions.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
The king stares intently into an eternal distance through composite orbs fashioned from alabaster and glass, rendered in varying degrees of clarity, transparency and opacity.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orbs
Noun
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Below are a few through balls played just left of centre to Lewis-Skelly and Gyokeres that helped move Arsenal upfield and led to the first goal against Olympiacos.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Afterward, both Roldan assists were on nifty through balls to Haji Wright, one from close range and one from distance in each half.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Remove glass globes that are full of dirt and bugs to rinse off in the sink.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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For example, swapping rustic barn lights for sleek, glass globes can instantly update a space without much effort.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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National committees, defending their narrow House edge, should allocate $5 million – $10 million to ads contrasting hallmark Democrat disorder in the political and social spheres with GOP solutions that are pro-business, pro-family, pro-law and order.—
Kristin Tate,
Boston Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
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Usually delicate pearls were turned into XXL spheres with visible silver settings and telegraphed the idea of claws.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Orbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orbs. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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