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circled

VERB

go around, circumnavigate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

encircle rotate surround whirl

STRONG

belt cincture circuit circulate circumscribe coil compass curve embrace enclose encompass envelop gird girdle gyrate gyre loop pivot revolve ring roll round spiral tour wheel

WEAK

begird circumduct ensphere hem in mill around wind about

Antonyms

STRONGEST

let go

STRONG

exclude free open release

Example Sentences

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The Orange County Sheriff’s Department responded to the shooting with several deputies and a helicopter that circled Jennings’ home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

To brace for unexpected hiccups in your earnings or health, you need to plan for all scenarios rather than having a theoretical retirement date circled on your calendar.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

As the chopper circled Miami, the cameraman explained the purpose of the shoot: “Everybody and their mama wants to know where he’s going to play ball next year.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Inside, they circled aimlessly around full parking lots, scanning for empty spots instead of majestic views.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

“U.S. Air Force planes circled over the mountainous wilds of southeastern Turkey today searching for an experimental jet plane that vanished with its pilot three days ago,” the article began.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin