compassing

verb

Definition of compassingnext
present participle of compass
1
as in accomplishing
to carry through (as a process) to completion attempting more than his modest abilities could compass

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2
as in circling
to travel completely around the great age of exploration, when ships of sail compassed the earth

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3
as in plotting
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends the rebels are compassing the assassination of the king

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4
as in surrounding
to form a circle around a mysterious isle, compassed by treacherous seas

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5
as in understanding
to have a clear idea of the concept that the earth is billions of years old is one that the average mind struggles to compass

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compassing
  1. accomplishing
  2. circling
  3. surrounding
  4. fulfilling
  5. encircling
  6. achieving
  7. executing
  8. performing
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  • Yet Thompson saw what Mckee’s congregation was accomplishing and saw the potential for the police department to collaborate with churches on crime prevention.
    David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
  • March 2 - Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James becomes the first player in NBA history to score 40,000 career points, accomplishing the milestone during the team’s 124-114 loss at home against the Denver Nuggets.
    CNN, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of accomplishing
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  • For many American families, Christmas isn’t Christmas without a tree decorated with lights, ornaments, tinsel – and an electric train circling merrily beneath.
    George Petras, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Advertisement With the portal now open, there’s no doubt other interested teams will be circling the speedy former five-star receiver.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of circling
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  • The Franklin fire is burning within much of the footprint of 2018’s devastating Woolsey fire, which destroyed more than 1,600 structures and burned about 97,000 acres in Malibu, the Santa Monica Mountains and surrounding communities of Thousand Oaks, Oak Park and Agoura Hills.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The rules surrounding Sasaki’s posting get complicated, but Sasaki will be well within the Tigers’ financial reach.
    Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of surrounding
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  • These options keep top talent engaged while fulfilling their career aspirations.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Their vision is to create a strong, connected network that supports mothers in every stage of their expatriate journey, making relocation both rewarding and fulfilling.
    Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of fulfilling
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  • Advertisement Kim was a central figure in Yoon’s martial law enforcement, which led to special forces troops encircling the National Assembly building and army helicopters hovering over it.
    Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
  • On Tuesday, special forces troops were observed encircling the parliament building and army helicopters were hovering over it.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of encircling
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  • For high-achieving women—many of whom serve as community leaders, entrepreneurs or executives—this truth is especially relevant.
    Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This holistic approach to handling public markets is essential for fostering long-term growth and achieving sustainable success.
    Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of achieving
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  • The team responsible for executing the Executive Residence’s holiday look appears to be growing; in 2012, Michelle Obama welcomed 85 volunteers onto the premises to set the festive scene.
    Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Look for companies willing to spend a lot of time building relationships with the people executing in other organizations.
    James Loffler, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of executing
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  • What's your favorite part about just touring or performing live in general?
    Them, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But that Saturday night, Tyler was performing for people who hadn’t turned off Chromakopia since its release 20 days prior.
    Rembert Browne, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of performing
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