# circling

Pronunciation: say "SUR-kling" US /ˈsɜɹklɪŋ/, UK /ˈsɜːklɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of circle. — present participle and gerund of circle
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of circle. Use this form for something moving around in a ring right now.
   - _Sharks were circling the boat as the divers climbed back aboard._
   - _Circling overhead, the vultures waited for the herd to move on._

## Noun

2. Motion that follows a curved path around and around a central point.
   - Simple: Movement that goes around and around in a ring shape.
   - _The constant circling of the helicopter overhead annoyed the residents below._
   - _Her endless circling of the parking lot lasted ten minutes before a space opened._
3. A practice in which people sit in a circle and take turns speaking about their emotions or experiences while the others listen, meant to heal or to build closeness within the group.
   - Simple: A group meeting where people sit in a ring and take turns saying how they feel while the others listen.
   - _The retreat included daily circling, where participants spoke openly about their grief._
   - _Many support groups use circling to deepen trust among their members._

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