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going around

ADJECTIVE

current

Synonyms

STRONGEST

modern ongoing present prevailing

STRONG

fad general in instant mod now ruling swinging

WEAK

accepted accustomed afoot circulating common knowledge customary cutting-edge doing existent extant fashionable hot in circulation in progress in the mainstream in the news in use in vogue leading-edge on the front burner popular present-day prevalent rampant regnant rife state-of-the-art topical trendy up-to-date widespread

Antonyms

WEAK

antiquated old old-fashioned past uncommon uncontemporary

ADJECTIVE

orbiting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

revolving

STRONG

encircling

WEAK

clockwise counterclockwise

ADJECTIVE

rumored

Synonyms

STRONGEST

reputed

STRONG

broadcast bruited circulating gossiped prevailing said told

WEAK

all over town given out rife

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However, she said the length of the line is the “largest cost driver for the project,” and cutting through the park would be much shorter than going around it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

"There's some mad chat going around that I'm running for mayor of Manchester now, but I can tell you live right now, I'm not doing that," he said.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

"I spent 22 days going around offices," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

I was going around the world just to bring new architects to China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

"There's a rumor that this kid is going around town with Ampai. He gets real close to orbs, and...well, he listens to them or something."

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

going around

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