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

Wu hasn’t worked with his source material in a literal way; rather, Rauschenberg’s collages have informed his approach to the collection, which is built around classic American style. —Vogue Runway, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025

This gives the franchise some stability in the short term while also having a prospect to potentially build around for the future. —Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025

The project is being positioned as a theatrical horror experience mixing scares with romance, built around the real-life historical event. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025

Founders must build around unique data, differentiated user experiences, and multimodal workflows that are harder to replicate. —Bessemer Venture Partners, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

Rhymes for build around

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