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
Standout elements of her attire included her peekaboo bra layering element and a pair of statement metallic silver drop earrings with pierced orbs.
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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
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
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
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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What to know about Powerball To score a jackpot in the Powerball, a player must match all five white balls and the red Powerball.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Two of those tickets, sold in Kansas and Texas, matched all five white balls, increasing their winnings to $2 million each.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
25 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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For example, the swimming snail Corolla develops white spheres all over its normally transparent (and gelatinous) shell.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
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The group’s targeting capabilities are proving more frequent, precise, and sophisticated than ever, targeting sites well beyond ISIS’s traditional spheres of operation.—
Caroline Rose,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Orbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orbs. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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