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
Areas marked in red will not have orbs hidden, nor will orbs be placed in waterways or mowed areas, according to the release.
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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
Brilliant bobbing orbs of light, mysterious green mist, electronics suddenly turning on, disembodied voices, and nocturnal footsteps on the old cabin's wood floors are a few of the spooky occurrences.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 15 Oct. 2024
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
Brilliant bobbing orbs of light, mysterious green mist, electronics suddenly turning on, disembodied voices, and nocturnal footsteps on the old cabin's wood floors are a few of the spooky occurrences.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 15 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orbs
Noun
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Also, if the sesame balls with red bean paste pastries are available, then definitely try them for a post-noodle sweet treat.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Twice in this possession Lamb dropped deep balls that would have changed the game; the first would have put the Cowboys’ inside the Philadelphia 25-yard line.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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Chilled cryotherapy globes by Epicutis are also included and intended for take-home use.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In 2008 and 2016, the company released sets that were full spheres.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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His judicial reach has extended deep into Brazil's political and digital spheres, with sweeping orders to block social media accounts linked to the January 2023 insurrection, sanctions against X (formerly Twitter), and criminal referrals for digital disinformation campaigns.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Orbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orbs. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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