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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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3
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
Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 14 July 2025
The crash occurred at around 1 a.m. when a white Mercedes SUV was heading the wrong way on the southbound lanes of the highway near Okeechobee Road, FHP says.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
In 1983, Dianne Durham became the first Black woman to win the U.S.A. Gymnastics senior national championship and beat Mary Lou Retton to take the all-around title at the McDonald’s International Gymnastics Championship in Los Angeles.
—Andrea Williams Taylor Baucom, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2022
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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
Earlier Monday, around 9:15 a.m., the weather service reported seeing heavy rainfall along the Rio Grande and in the southern Edwards Plateau, with radar estimating rainfall rates of up to 3 inches an hour.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 14 July 2025
The crash occurred at around 1 a.m. when a white Mercedes SUV was heading the wrong way on the southbound lanes of the highway near Okeechobee Road, FHP says.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
Adjective
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
In 1983, Dianne Durham became the first Black woman to win the U.S.A. Gymnastics senior national championship and beat Mary Lou Retton to take the all-around title at the McDonald’s International Gymnastics Championship in Los Angeles.
—Andrea Williams Taylor Baucom, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for around
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Once again, a smiling Rodón showed his love for Judge, waiting for the right fielder near the Yankees dugout after recording his last out of the evening.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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Though Flagg struggled at times to find his rhythm, there were flashes as to why the former Duke star was chosen No. 1 overall in the draft last month, doing plenty of little things that helped the Mavericks seal the win, including a key block near the end of the game.—
Staff,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
Preposition
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Discover easy meal prep strategies, nutritious grab-and-go options, and time-saving hacks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Sunday in Austin comes with a 40% rain chance throughout the day before scaling back to a 20% chance at night, forecasters said.—
Roberto Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
10 July 2025
Adverb
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Drake Baldwin, 24, could lead the Braves to weigh offers for Murphy, who’s owed about $50 million through 2028.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The group of fires is in an area that stretches about 3 miles alongside U.S. 85 from Titan Road to Kelly Court, Willie said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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After a phone call with the president of the European Commission, Trump reneged and agreed to go back to the July 9 deadline.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
12 July 2025
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As Jane O’Brien, the hotel historian, told us on a tour of the property, the land on which the castle stands belonged to the O’Brien family, which traces its lineage back to Brian Boru, Ireland’s high king in the early 11th century.—
Peter Terzian,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
Adverb
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Another thing Zepeda can try is to land kidney punches in close when Stevenson establishes position.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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True North left-hander Alan Soler, who is ranked No. 280 despite missing this past season due to elbow surgery; and Hurricanes closer Brian Walters (No. 426).—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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The ordinance was rushed through by abusing the emergency ordinance process.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
4 July 2025
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Even for those following every step of the way in the eight-week trial, from jury selection to witness testimony, closing arguments and jury deliberations, there were a lot of claims and evidence to parse through.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
Adverb
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The shindig raised approximately $126,000 for House of Ruth Maryland and its mission to provide support to survivors of intimate partner violence.—
Sloane Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
15 July 2025
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According to data from the Current Population Survey, 8.3 percent of American households (approximately 11 million) reported moving over the past year.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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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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Tuition is everywhere the leading source for universities of unrestricted revenue.—
Clifford Ando,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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