build around

phrasal verb

built around; building around; builds around

: to develop or organize (something) by using (something, such as an idea) as its main or central part

We built our program around the idea that people need love and support.

Their lives are built around their children.

Examples of build around in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Eco effort Cascada's entire concept is built around sustainability. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026

Placing Reese alongside veteran point guard Chelsea Gray and prolific scorer in Kahleah Copper, Reese restores balance to a roster built around possession control and physical play. —D’joumbarey Moreau, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026

All three devices are being built around the Siri digital assistant, which will rely on visual context to carry out actions. —Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026

Beyond adjusting privacy settings, consider removing your personal data from broker sites to shrink the profile advertisers build around you. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for build around

• aboveground
• battleground
• belowground
• paperbound
• turnaround
• ultrasound
• underground
• wraparound
• abound
• aground
• astound
• background