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Circumnavigating

Description:

Circumnavigating refers to the action of traveling completely around a geographical feature, such as the Earth, by following a continuous route. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of going around or avoiding something.

Examples:

Verb (present participle):

1. He is currently circumnavigating the world on a sailboat.
2. They are circumnavigating the city to explore different neighborhoods.

Verb (gerund):

1. Circumnavigating the globe is a dream for many adventurers.
2. Her goal is circumnavigating the continent by bicycle.

Noun:

1. Their circumnavigation of the Earth took them two years.
2. Magellan's circumnavigating of the globe was a monumental achievement in history.

Adjective:

1. The circumnavigating sailors returned home with tales of their incredible journey.
2. She planned a circumnavigating route to avoid heavy traffic.

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