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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
Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
Rooms around her, their doors still painted bright yellow from when the hotel was a boutique property, started to empty out.
—Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2025
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2025
This time around, the signatories feature a range of talent like Ben Stiller, Helen Mirren, Spike Lee, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Larry David, Natalie Portman, Nicolas Cage and Nikki Glaser.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 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
Just over 82% of the scholarships, 16,416, went to students in metro and suburban areas around Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Murfreesboro, Franklin and Jackson.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
Rooms around her, their doors still painted bright yellow from when the hotel was a boutique property, started to empty out.
—Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
That’s right, the two reportedly have a rule that at least one of them will be around for Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, particularly for things like school drop-offs.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2025
This time around, the signatories feature a range of talent like Ben Stiller, Helen Mirren, Spike Lee, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Larry David, Natalie Portman, Nicolas Cage and Nikki Glaser.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 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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His offense has cooled somewhat, but Thomson placed Bader near the bottom of the lineup to help provide some spark when the lineup turned over.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The station and its antennas are managed locally by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, which also operates NASA’s deep space communication complex near Tidbinbilla, Canberra, highlighting strong international collaboration in space operations.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Hershey’s Chocolate World also adds a layer of fall fun with trick-or-treating throughout the world’s largest candy store, character meet-and-greets, and new treats to try.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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But on Friday, the Supreme Court shot down that mandate, leaving hundreds of thousands even more fearful of what might happen next as immigration officers round up Venezuelans with TPS throughout the country.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The novel is about a band coming of age in a town that has a ban on rock ‘n’ roll.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Responders said all three members of the crew were taken to the UC Davis Medical Center for treatment within about 20 minutes of the crash.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Leadership sometimes slips back into being only results-driven.—
Samuel Burke,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Yash Raj Films is heading back to Britain in a big way.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Yankee Candle 22-Ounce Autumn Wreath Candle Nothing compares to the smells of fall, but this delightful candle comes pretty close.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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Expect to hear more rumors surrounding Henry and the Ravens as the trade deadline draws closer.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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That’s an awful lot to go through, so let’s get started.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
3 Oct. 2025
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Its thin skin is easy to bite through, meaning you there's no need to worry about peeling this apple before tossing it into the mix.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Front Office Sports reported Friday that Stars ownership is considering a site in Plano, Texas, approximately 20 miles from Dallas.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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The epicenter was situated approximately 2 miles southeast of Warner Springs, at a depth of 11 miles.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Jason Kelce is out here doing the dirty work on behalf of Swifties everywhere.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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While more testing is still ahead, the early data shows how robotics could make a lifesaving difference for patients everywhere.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/around. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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