Circling

Synonyms of circling

• surrounding
• encircling
• orbiting

Antonyms of circling

• straightening
• straightening out
• going straight

Collocations of circling

circling overhead

Frequency: 70 %

The eagle was circling overhead, searching for prey.

circling back

Frequency: 60 %

Let's circle back to that topic later in the meeting.

circling around

Frequency: 50 %

The children were circling around the playground, playing tag.

circling the drain

Frequency: 45 %

The company's finances were circling the drain before they implemented cost-saving measures.

Idiomatic Expressions for circling

• Phrase: circling back
  Meaning: to return to a previous topic or issue for further discussion or consideration
  Usage: Let's circle back to the budget proposal after we've had a chance to review the numbers.