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as in about
on all sides or in every direction
he looked around butterflies were flying all around
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as in back
toward the opposite direction
she turned around and saw him
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as in close
at, within, or to a short distance or time
our dog usually stays around our yard he'll be getting in around 6:00
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as in through
from beginning to end
a team that plays all year around
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as in approximately
close to but not exactly
there's around a hundred books still left to be packed in boxes
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as in everywhere
in one place and another
while typewriters can still be seen around, they are no longer the common office fixtures they once were
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as in existing
having being at the present time
she's generally regarded as one of the most talented singers around
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Recent Examples of around
A Dialogue, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
The Augustinian house was across St. Peter’s Square from the Vatican, and it was filled with men from around the world.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 1 July 2025
Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 26 July 2025
Last year, the sweet spot was around 60 days, but this year, the best deals (around 10 percent off) have been between 18 and 29 days out.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 3 Feb. 2023
In this corner, standing 5-foot-3 and winner of the 2022 NCAA women’s gymnastics all-around title, Florida’s Trinity Thomas.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
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Preposition
They have been translated into more than 30 languages and won many prizes around the world and have been adapted for film, music, theatre, radio, and dance.
—A Dialogue, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
The Augustinian house was across St. Peter’s Square from the Vatican, and it was filled with men from around the world.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 1 July 2025
Adverb
But should this movie's iteration of the Four ever zip around in time, there will be a visual roadmap for cartoon reflections throughout the decades.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 26 July 2025
Last year, the sweet spot was around 60 days, but this year, the best deals (around 10 percent off) have been between 18 and 29 days out.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
Adjective
Lee scored two perfect 10s, setting the program career record for 10s in the process, and took home the all-around title at Coleman Coliseum, but the Tigers fell to the Tide, 197.850-197.700 in a head-to-head dual meet.
—Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 3 Feb. 2023
In this corner, standing 5-foot-3 and winner of the 2022 NCAA women’s gymnastics all-around title, Florida’s Trinity Thomas.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for around
Preposition
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The high on Thursday, July 24, will be near 94 degrees, with the heat index reaching 100.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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In March 2024, Russian reconnaissance units attempted a crossing near the Antonivskyi Bridge but were driven back under fire mid-river.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Preposition
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Wednesday is likely to be the first day of the week that is occupied by mostly cloudy skies throughout both the day and night.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Aug. 2025
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Morris, who did not join Barr and Cameron in standing and applauding when speakers praised the senator throughout the day, had plenty to say in response.—
Lucas Aulbach,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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From 2002 to 2024, Brazil lost about 33.5 million hectares of primary forest, 47% of its total tree cover loss.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Nationally, about $4 billion annually is returned by all 50 states to the rightful owners as the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators says that one in every seven Americans is owed money.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
25 July 2025
Adverb
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To expand Raptor Ranch and bring Bedrock City roaring back to life with playful attractions for all ages, because some childhood memories are just too good to stay extinct.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Jim and Jeremy Janssen now live in North Carolina and Maryland, respectively — but traveled back to Detroit with a slew of family members for the puppet's induction into the Detroit Historical Museum.—
Emma George-Griffin,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
Adverb
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Vermont, Hawaii, West Virginia, and North Dakota come in close behind.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
23 July 2025
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When companion planting for weed control, grow plants slightly closer together than their spacing guidelines normally recommend, but not so close that your plants are overcrowded.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
Adverb
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The first part is extra tricky because this is a year with two off weeks per team, so not many will be playing straight through for the first six weeks.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Theatrically, the reading started out rather slow, but picked up midway through as Henerson and Barnicle faced off.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
Adverb
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The approximately 1-mile East Market Streetscape extends from Brook Street to Baxter Avenue.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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Don’t be deterred by the logistics of getting here: The hotel now runs its own private-jet service from Johannesburg, an approximately four-hour jaunt on a Learjet 45.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
28 July 2025
Adverb
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Tuition is everywhere the leading source for universities of unrestricted revenue.—
Clifford Ando,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The basket went everywhere Jane did; from the grocery store to the red carpet at Cannes, Birkin’s basket was a whole thing.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/around. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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