as in encircled
to form a circle around
she was surrounded by cheering fans within moments of scoring the winning goal
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Recent Examples of surrounded
Rosemaund sits in the agricultural heart of Herefordshire, surrounded by apple orchards and red, barley‑growing soils.
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Lewis Chester,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
Fatty acids are long chains of carbon surrounded by hydrogen atoms.
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Rosemary Trout,
Scientific American,
27 June 2026
The middle diamond, speculated to weigh around 2 carats, is surrounded by over 20 colored diamonds and precious gemstones set in yellow gold.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Embedded in hardened gypsum soil, the footprints were surrounded by ancient grass seeds radiocarbon dated to between 21,130 and 22,860 years ago.
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Joe Yogerst,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reported to be marrying in NYC over the Fourth of July weekend, surrounded by hundreds of family and friends.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Going abroad Like many Americans, my husband and I grew up surrounded by the idea that success meant constantly upgrading — larger homes, newer cars, bigger achievements, and busier schedules.
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Cassandra Tresl,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Each day at work, I was surrounded by subcontractors who had mastered a craft.
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Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
From the street or the lake, the estate reads as a private compound tucked into the hillside, surrounded by granite and tall pines.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Lewis Chester,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
Fatty acids are long chains of carbon surrounded by hydrogen atoms.
—
Rosemary Trout,
Scientific American,
27 June 2026
The middle diamond, speculated to weigh around 2 carats, is surrounded by over 20 colored diamonds and precious gemstones set in yellow gold.
—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Embedded in hardened gypsum soil, the footprints were surrounded by ancient grass seeds radiocarbon dated to between 21,130 and 22,860 years ago.
—
Joe Yogerst,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reported to be marrying in NYC over the Fourth of July weekend, surrounded by hundreds of family and friends.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Going abroad Like many Americans, my husband and I grew up surrounded by the idea that success meant constantly upgrading — larger homes, newer cars, bigger achievements, and busier schedules.
—
Cassandra Tresl,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Each day at work, I was surrounded by subcontractors who had mastered a craft.
—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
From the street or the lake, the estate reads as a private compound tucked into the hillside, surrounded by granite and tall pines.
—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surrounded
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Blackened with volcanic rock and encircled by towering waves, the tumultuous scenery makes a vivid psychic landscape for So Help Me God, a rambling spell of ’70s-era soul and exuberant orchestral folk-pop that sweeps through the fog of heartbreak and the clarity of self-discovery.
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That probe dates to early 2025 and is just one of several investigations that have encircled Newsom, his office and his family, according to two sources cited by MS NOW.
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The Delta pilots circled the airport, in a procedure called a go-around, before landing safely on their second attempt.
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Caglianone circled the bases for the sixth time in his last five games.
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Rij Patel, who grew up in Hunt Valley and graduated from McDonogh, posted the best score among the Baltimore hopefuls, shooting a 9-over 151 over 36 holes on the par-71 North Course that encompassed about 7,310 yards.
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With a culinary landscape that, for a long while, was encompassed largely of fine-dining institutions, no-fuss po’boy places, and Cajun comfort-food spots, New Orleans has certainly expanded its taste buds with a burgeoning guard of diverse restaurants and menus molded by many cultures.
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One, a large van, is blown out along the side, scarred by a large hole ringed by pieces of metal that look like a sculpture made of foil bending back upon itself.
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The longtime summer and retiree destination is ringed by small cabins and some larger homes.
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Countries that have embraced renewable technologies, like Spain, have been protected from the energy shocks–at least as far as electricity goes.
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Although Connecticut has firmly embraced the science of reading, at least for K-3, few new teachers graduate from college with the skills to interpret and act on the results of a screener.
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“Surrounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrounded. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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