orbit

[awr-bit] / ˈɔr bɪt /

NOUN

circuit, revolution

Synonyms

STRONGEST

path pattern rotation trajectory

STRONG

apogee circle course curve cycle ellipse lap locus perigee round track

WEAK

circumgyration

NOUN

influence, domain

Synonyms

STRONG

ambit area arena boundary bounds career circle circumference compass course department dominion extension extent field jurisdiction limit pilgrimage precinct province purview radius range reach realm scope sphere sweep

Example Sentences

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Scientists were unsure whether those dips were caused by dark spots on the star or by material orbiting nearby.

From Science Daily

It’s also developing ways to deliver solar energy from orbit to Earth using lasers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Replacing the ageing Shenzhou, it will carry astronauts into lunar orbit.

From Barron's

On that theme, SpaceX’s mega IPO is coming into orbit and could even be filed for this week, according to a report Wednesday.

From Barron's

Divorce, marriage, kids, no kids; so many of the men in McCarthy’s orbit feel alienated, adrift, untethered to any community.

From Los Angeles Times