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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
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
In general terms, there are normal red flags around revenue that accounting experts watch for.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Grace Raynor, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Last time around, Trump’s threat against the film industry didn’t amount to much.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 29 Sep. 2025
Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
For vehicles lacking that capability, as well as those impacted by the around view mirror system, dealers will update vehicle software for the affected systems free of charge.
—Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
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Preposition
Rideshare Apps Bolt and Uber are both available around the Algarve’s larger towns, with fares for just a few dollars, depending on the distance.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
In general terms, there are normal red flags around revenue that accounting experts watch for.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Leader, just being around and having interactions with guys, it’d be — Dia (Bell) and Bowe (Bentley) would probably have my vote.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Last time around, Trump’s threat against the film industry didn’t amount to much.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The around 240-mile drive from the South Rim would take about 4 hours, Apple Maps said.
—Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
For vehicles lacking that capability, as well as those impacted by the around view mirror system, dealers will update vehicle software for the affected systems free of charge.
—Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for around
Preposition
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Evans said building a new parking garage near downtown would cost over $20 million, and that space is limited in the area for new lots or parking structures.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Sep. 2025
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The church building, circled by a parking lot and a large lawn, is near residential areas and a Jehovah’s Witness church.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Carissa later compiled a video of his journey using clips and photos taken throughout the year.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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The car show is hosted throughout the campus and is organized and run mostly by students attending the university with little direct involvement from faculty.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Officials said during Thursday’s news conference that about 660,000 Californians will be affected if credits are not renewed.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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Under the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the initiative will award $50 million to about a dozen projects looking at finding the causes of autism and improving outcomes for autistic individuals.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Sabel made the trek and quickly realized the greater need in Sri Lanka and worldwide was for regasification facilities that receive the LNG and covert it back into gas for power generation.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Des Moines resident Jacob Hardigree, 33, was among the many millennials interviewed by Newsweek in July about the wave of young people moving back to the Midwest to buy homes and start families.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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When does Mackinac Island close?—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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The whole thing has actually brought us closer.—
Zhong Lin,
Allure,
23 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Reheat gently in the oven at 250°F until it’s warmed through; this helps prevent you from overcooking as you reheat.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Terry then narrowed down the acts to the top five, with Turner, Sanchez, LightWire, Jourdan Blue, and Leo High School Choir moving through.—
Joelle Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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This once-in-a-lifetime cosmic event happens approximately every 50 years when the centaur Chiron returns to its home sign and degree, which is when the movie came out.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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At least 19 of the zoo's approximately 300 full-time employees have doctorate or veterinary degrees, a sign of how much the field has professionalized over time.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Collectives went from nonexistent to everywhere seemingly overnight.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Ten years on from the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the vision of improving lives everywhere in harmony with our planet is under unprecedented strain.—
Sebastian Buckup,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/around. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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