Showing Results for "circled"

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

The place that I kind of got circled here is Orange County.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 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

Helicopters circled above homes all night as law enforcement searched the home he shared with his parents, who many here say they knew as a friendly family.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Dismay circled the car and panted, willing everybody in the car to come out.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles