as in circles
to travel completely around the moon orbits the Earth
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Recent Examples of orbits
IEEE Spectrum, 21 Jan. 2026 The plan represents a departure for Europe’s top satellite makers, which have traditionally focused on large, complex spacecraft in high orbits, but the industry has been disrupted by Starlink’s small, relatively cheap, low-orbit machines. —Ben Smith, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025 If a planet orbits close to its star in an elliptical orbit, then its interior will stretch and squeeze as the gravitational strength of the star changes. —Paul Sutter, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026 The book orbits around an art scandal that pulls in collectors, curators, philosophers and hangers-on. —CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026 Koch described the phenomenon from her experience aboard the International Space Station, which orbits much closer to home than the moon at just about 200 miles (about 320 kilometers) high. —Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026 In fact, in a typical day, the ISS orbits Earth about 16 times, according to NASA. —Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026 Earth catches chunks Comet from Thatcher’s debris path every year as our planet orbits the sun. —Hali Smith march 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026 Adrian orbits the star Tau Ceti. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026 Abigail is the one who clearly thrills to performance; Shaun consistently orbits her sun, giving the impression of the bearded and bespectacled multi-instrumentalist who’d be happy jamming on the sidelines. —Sara Holdren, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2026 About 15% of near-Earth asteroids are estimated to be binary systems, in which a smaller asteroid orbits a larger companion. —Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
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Canadian and American researchers simulated satellite orbits in low Earth orbit and generated a metric, the CRASH Clock, that measures the number of days before collisions start happening if collision-avoidance maneuvers stop. —IEEE Spectrum, 21 Jan. 2026 The plan represents a departure for Europe’s top satellite makers, which have traditionally focused on large, complex spacecraft in high orbits, but the industry has been disrupted by Starlink’s small, relatively cheap, low-orbit machines. —Ben Smith, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025 If a planet orbits close to its star in an elliptical orbit, then its interior will stretch and squeeze as the gravitational strength of the star changes. —Paul Sutter, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025
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Psyche is a nickel-iron core asteroid that orbits the sun beyond Mars anywhere from 235 million to 309 million miles away. —Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026 The book orbits around an art scandal that pulls in collectors, curators, philosophers and hangers-on. —CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026 Koch described the phenomenon from her experience aboard the International Space Station, which orbits much closer to home than the moon at just about 200 miles (about 320 kilometers) high. —Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026 In fact, in a typical day, the ISS orbits Earth about 16 times, according to NASA. —Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026 Earth catches chunks Comet from Thatcher’s debris path every year as our planet orbits the sun. —Hali Smith march 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026 Adrian orbits the star Tau Ceti. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026 Abigail is the one who clearly thrills to performance; Shaun consistently orbits her sun, giving the impression of the bearded and bespectacled multi-instrumentalist who’d be happy jamming on the sidelines. —Sara Holdren, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2026 About 15% of near-Earth asteroids are estimated to be binary systems, in which a smaller asteroid orbits a larger companion. —Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orbits
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The remaining vessels traveled in loops to avoid entering the waterway.— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
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And in 1922, Levi’s became the first brand to use belt loops on jeans.— Jack Armstrong, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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As the vehicle circles the far side of the moon, communication back to Earth is expected to be blocked for about 40 minutes.— Brendan Byrne, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026
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On Deck 10, furniture upholstered in La Rumba circles the main pool and an outdoor bar.— Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 6 Apr. 2026
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Then, looking at the amp rating of your circuits (most laundry appliances require a 15–30 amp circuit).— Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
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Equipped with advanced LiDAR sensors and 360-degree cameras, the humanoid autonomously traverses the site, capturing high-definition data and feeding it directly into health and safety workflows.— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
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The river traverses land where three generations of the Egger family once raised dairy cows.— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Now, gravel paths and barefoot-friendly concrete pavers wind through mature oak trees, gently waving grasses, and structured succulents, leading to distinct seating and dining areas.— Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
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Landscape projects such as patios, paths and water gardens need deep excavations to make space for the underlying gravel layers.— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
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The question was about coaching in general, but certainly rings true in the Heat’s case.— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
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Norah feels celebrated and strengthened by its community, an ethos that rings true when Claire speaks about those around her.— Julie Lin, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
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Instead, international non-English language fare is out in force buoyed by the success of Oscar-winning 2025 selection Sentimental Value as well as the high-profile trajectories of other films from last year such as The Secret Agent and Sirat.— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
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That young people’s peers affect their life trajectories is well established.— Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026
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Bridge work The Thorn Creek Woods pedestrian bridge was once the gateway to nearly 3 miles of pathways through the 1,000-plus acres on Monee Road.— Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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Whereas previous research lumped these traits together, the latest sought to break them into distinct pathways that guide individuals towards a career or vocation.— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Orbits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/orbits. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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