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orbiting

/ˈɒrbɪtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does orbiting mean?

verb

To move in an orbit around a celestial body or a central point, or to revolve around something in a circular path. To move or be in a state of orbit around something.

Example

"The planet is orbiting the sun at a distance of 150 million kilometers."

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