surroundings
plural noun
sur·round·ings
sə-ˈrau̇n-diŋz 
: the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded : environment
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Commissioner Andrew Brink said several new residences are in development in the area and the proposal seemed compatible with its surroundings.
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Stacy Ryburn, Arkansas Online, 24 Jan. 2023
Spas are also offering treatments that emphasize connecting with natural surroundings.
—Caitlin Raux Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Jan. 2023
And though the rest of the league has had a long offseason to figure out ways to control him, Puig is returning more comfortable with his new surroundings.
—Staff Writer
follow, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2023
Simple and elegant, these stools seamlessly blend into any dining space instead of competing with their surroundings.
—Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2023
The fish pond is lined with stone to fit in with its natural surroundings.
—John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Jan. 2023
From discovering fire pits hidden by the edge of the ocean to experiences like moonlit forest bathing, everything at Naviva was created to help guests connect more deeply with their natural surroundings.
—Kris Fordham, CNN, 27 Dec. 2022
Snap a few candids of your children interacting with their surroundings and you might be pleasantly surprised by the outcome.
—Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 14 Nov. 2022
His increasing comfort — with the offense, with his surroundings, with his teammates — should help.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2022
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Stacy Ryburn, Arkansas Online, 24 Jan. 2023
Spas are also offering treatments that emphasize connecting with natural surroundings.
—Caitlin Raux Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Jan. 2023
And though the rest of the league has had a long offseason to figure out ways to control him, Puig is returning more comfortable with his new surroundings.
—Staff Writer
follow, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2023
Simple and elegant, these stools seamlessly blend into any dining space instead of competing with their surroundings.
—Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2023
The fish pond is lined with stone to fit in with its natural surroundings.
—John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Jan. 2023
From discovering fire pits hidden by the edge of the ocean to experiences like moonlit forest bathing, everything at Naviva was created to help guests connect more deeply with their natural surroundings.
—Kris Fordham, CNN, 27 Dec. 2022
Snap a few candids of your children interacting with their surroundings and you might be pleasantly surprised by the outcome.
—Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 14 Nov. 2022
His increasing comfort — with the offense, with his surroundings, with his teammates — should help.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2022
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First Known Use
1841, in the meaning defined above
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surroundings
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sur·round·ings
sə-ˈrau̇n-diŋz
: the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
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