as in to encircle
to form a circle around
she was surrounded by cheering fans within moments of scoring the winning goal
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as in surroundings
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
the vast, featureless surround of the desert was strangely appealing to him
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Recent Examples of surround
Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Other questions surrounded Trump’s tariff and immigration policies, as well as threats to federal funding of social services.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
Mark Phelan, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025
And modern lighting technology means there's no hiding once the sun goes down—depending on the model, the surround might illuminate after dark.
—Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The process by which this encryption service works involves a kind of protective bubble that surrounds the email in question.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Other questions surrounded Trump’s tariff and immigration policies, as well as threats to federal funding of social services.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
Billet aluminum trim, including the windshield surround and interior trim.
—Mark Phelan, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025
And modern lighting technology means there's no hiding once the sun goes down—depending on the model, the surround might illuminate after dark.
—Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surround
Verb
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Of all the galaxies in this frame, one pair stands out in particular: a smooth golden galaxy encircled by a nearly complete ring at left.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2025
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For several hundred dollars, tour companies fly passengers high above the rivers that encircle the city, showcasing a stunning, bird’s-eye view of the Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center and other landmarks.—
Philip Marcelo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The property encompasses a generous 6,420 square feet of land.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Roughly one-third of the world’s prune supply came from the orchards of Santa Clara County, which encompassed Palo Alto.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Trees provide numerous benefits to the environment and to health, like filtering out air pollution, storing carbon dioxide and taking water into their root systems to reduce flooding.—
Madeline Heim,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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India’s natural environment still has a fighting chance, if only more people pay attention to the local knowledge brimming in this book.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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His swirling, circling Ophüls-like camera movements and magenta-to-mauve tonal shifts create an atmosphere sensitive to morning-after regret.—
Armond White,
National Review,
25 Apr. 2025
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Several of the words on the back have letters circled in red.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While the residence has a jewel-box atmosphere, with luxurious emerald green drapes, ruby red bathroom tiles, Murano chandeliers, and beautifully patterned throw pillows on the couches and beds, that balcony is a total scene stealer.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2025
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Even the ultra-competitive summer atmosphere on the island of Santorini—a 40-minute ferry from Ios—mellows at this time of year.—
Lee Cobaj,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Companies have embraced the red, green and white of the Mexican flag in ad campaigns.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Pierce and Karimloo embrace their characters’ operatic origins, but transform them into musical comedy icons.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Samara Cohen, Chief Investment Officer of ETF and Index Investments at Blackrock, (C) rings the opening bell as Bitcoin Spot ETF’s are launched on the Nasdaq Exchange on January 11, 2024 in New York City.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2025
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The venue was ringed by ample restaurants, but when Warrier finished, around 11 p.m., they were all closed.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However the climate and way of life may be more suited as a lifestyle choice or even retirement in a very affordable destination.—
Paul Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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There was Cyrenaica, in eastern Libya, which was pitched as woodsy and lovely with an excellent climate, but turned out to suffer from perpetual drought.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Surround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surround. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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