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orbiting

The word “orbiting” has 3 syllables: or-bit-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈɔːr.bɪ.tɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for orbiting?

In the thesaurus, “orbiting” has 13 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for orbiting along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for orbiting

  • circling
  • circuiting
  • circumambulating
  • circumnavigating
  • circumventing
  • compassing
  • crossing
  • encircling
  • girdling
  • perambulating
  • ringing
  • rounding
  • traversing

Meanings of orbiting

  • verb
    1. To circle or revolve around another object.
    2. To move around the general vicinity of something.
    3. To place an object into an orbit around a planet.

Example Sentences

  • The satellite is currently orbiting the Earth at a low altitude.
  • Scientists discovered a new moon orbiting the distant planet.
  • The camera captured footage of the debris orbiting the station.
  • A team of engineers is tracking the probe orbiting Mars.
  • Several telescopes monitor the comets orbiting the sun.

On this page you'll find 13 synonyms or another words to orbiting, such as: circling, circuiting, circumambulating, circumnavigating, circumventing, compassing, crossing.

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