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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 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
Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Taylor reportedly maintained control of around 85 percent of the revenue from her tour—something previously unheard of in the music industry.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
If inflation is around 3%, why were insurance companies allowed to raise their rates between 10 and 20%?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
During the around 65-minute display, hundreds of drones will take to the sky while live string music plays.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Preposition
The park also offers scenic waterfall hikes and is home to around 800 native plant species—more flowering plants than anywhere else in Utah.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Taylor reportedly maintained control of around 85 percent of the revenue from her tour—something previously unheard of in the music industry.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Adverb
Dupes have been around for decades in beauty, but the category saw a shift when TikTok went mainstream in 2020, and opting for dupes became not only less stigmatized by consumers across income levels, but for some, even recognized as a sign of beauty savvy and know-how.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
If inflation is around 3%, why were insurance companies allowed to raise their rates between 10 and 20%?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
This constant barking can make dog owners feel frustrated and guilty, especially when neighbors are around to hear it.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
During the around 65-minute display, hundreds of drones will take to the sky while live string music plays.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Preposition
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The Chicago Police Department's marine unit recovered the body underwater near the 3100 block of South Lake Shore Drive on Chicago's South Side, ABC 7 Chicago reports.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
Preposition
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The word American reverberated throughout that evening at the Commodore, and continued at banquets as Robinson crisscrossed the country, the word hero rarely far from his name.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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The main value isn't the conference itself but the ecosystem of side events running throughout the week.—
Melinda Elmborg,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Just about 1% of people 13 and older across the country identify as transgender, according to estimates from the Williams Institute.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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The aircraft currently offers an endurance of about one hour, providing a range of 60 to 100 miles.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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But across the rest of the quarter, the Bruins bruised their way back into control, closing with an 18-7 run that included graduate guard Charlisse Leger-Walker sinking a pair of 3-pointers in a 40-second span.—
Benjamin Royer,
Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The captain then declared an emergency and diverted back to Bradley Airport.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Apple said that more details will be shared with cardholders as the transition date draws closer.—
Michelle Chapman,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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As the 2026 Winter Games draw closer, the pressure is impossible to ignore.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Tonight, a quick snow or rain shower may slide through.—
Justin Lewis,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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On weekends, the Valley Fair location serves straight through without a break.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Detectives recovered nearly two pounds of cocaine and approximately $500,000.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The news arrived approximately 24 hours before the Panthers’ first home playoff game in a decade.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The art is absolutely everywhere and contributes enormously to the vibrant, dynamic feel of the place.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Chocolate brown suede has been everywhere lately — and Kate Middleton leaned into the winter shoe trend while coordinating with Prince William during a visit to Charing Cross Hospital in west London on Thursday.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/around. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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