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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
Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
Unfortunately, many countries have had or still have authoritarian leaders, and nationalism is widespread around the globe.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025
Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Simotas narrowly lost a primary in 2020 to Mamdani, by around four hundred votes.
—Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2026
Becca Longmire, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The around 240-mile drive from the South Rim would take about 4 hours, Apple Maps said.
—Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
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Preposition
For his fourth-quarter encore, a little more than three minutes later, the 5-foot-9, 191-pound running back dashed around left end 35 yards for another touchdown.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
Unfortunately, many countries have had or still have authoritarian leaders, and nationalism is widespread around the globe.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
Certainly there was blame to go around, Hodges believed.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Simotas narrowly lost a primary in 2020 to Mamdani, by around four hundred votes.
—Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
During the around six-hour flight, the remaining toilets on the Boeing 737 also malfunctioned and could not be used, 7News reported.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The around 240-mile drive from the South Rim would take about 4 hours, Apple Maps said.
—Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for around
Preposition
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Thursday will have a high near 78 — and a low of 67 at night.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
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During this time frame, a narrow, intense lake-effect snow band, only about 10 miles wide, will be capable of thunder, wind gusts near 35 mph and near-zero visibility at its peak.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
Preposition
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Temperatures will be dropping throughout the day from the mid-to low 40s to the 30s.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The unit improved across the board throughout the regular season, but the final memory is typically the one that sticks, fair or not.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 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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School officials said the bus was transporting third-grade students back from a school trip to the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City when the incident occurred.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Playing Queen Charlotte brought her presence back to film following the height of her television fame with Prime Suspect.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
9 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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Referee Peter MacDougall left midway through after taking a puck to the face and did not return.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Now more diners are flowing through, gazing at the handwritten menu on the wall affixed with neat strips of orange tape, or calling ahead.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
8 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 11 Jan. 2026.
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