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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SpaceX and several rivals are exploring new ways to monetize space, including putting data centers in orbit.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Artemis III will stick in near-Earth orbit — closer to where the International Space Station sits as opposed to traveling into deep space like Artemis II.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

And on April 6, they also witnessed a 54-minute solar eclipse as their capsule continued on its orbit.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

The next day, the Artemis II crew heard a message from Jim Lovell, the pilot of the first manned spaceflight to orbit the moon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

I spotted several ships camped out in a high orbit above Falco.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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The Launch of Sputnik 1

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