as in ball
a more or less round body or mass
out of the countless celestial orbs twirling in space, the planet Earth remains the only one we can call home, so perhaps we should take care of it
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Recent Examples of orb
Access to an underground, gigantic gleaming steel detector orb is probably a good asset, too.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 Oct. 2024
The metallic globe—an actual, physical orb—was one part of a process where citizens would someday use their biometric information to verify their humanity.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024
The stunts start with acrobats somersaulting on a thin strip of springy tape and the highlight comes when a giant orb is lowered from above and suspended in mid-air.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Bremer mixes antique touches, like a clawfoot tub, with futuristic ones: smack dab in the middle of the living room hangs a fire orb.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 Oct. 2024
The metallic globe—an actual, physical orb—was one part of a process where citizens would someday use their biometric information to verify their humanity.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024
The stunts start with acrobats somersaulting on a thin strip of springy tape and the highlight comes when a giant orb is lowered from above and suspended in mid-air.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Bremer mixes antique touches, like a clawfoot tub, with futuristic ones: smack dab in the middle of the living room hangs a fire orb.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orb
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Now try to take a picture of the ball and the marble.Rhett Allain, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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The floor, which reflects light, and is intentionally constructed of a subtle mix of light and darker pieces of maple wood, increase visibility, so that the players and the ball stand out.Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
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To photograph the intimate, in the private sphere, but also the presence of these couples in the public space (during lesbian demonstrations for example).Vogue, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
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Confirming Trump's Cabinet nominees Some of Trump's Cabinet selections are making waves across the political sphere, prompting questions from some GOP senators about whether some controversial nominees will be able to make it through Senate confirmation.Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 15 Nov. 2024
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That version comes with physical goodies, including a steel book display case, an adventure journal to write notes, and a globe with hidden compartments.Jordan Minor, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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Chris Norris October 30, 2024 7:39 AM EDT The Litter-Robot 4 aims lasers, sensors, timers, and an internal rotating globe at a perennial problem shared by so many whose pets poop indoors: the smelly litterbox.Chris Norris, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Orb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orb. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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