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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
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Arencia may still be a newer discovery for many US shoppers, but in Korea, the brand has built a solid reputation around formulas that cater especially well to sensitive skin.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
The temperature handily topped the 30 degrees Celsius mark, hitting around 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Emily Belfiore,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
Knocking down webs on your porch and around entries will encourage spiders to move on to somewhere else.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Preposition
Rebecca Lowe joins Dan Patrick to discuss some of the top storylines around the World Cup, including Cristiano Ronaldo's poor play to start, the United States' potential and more.
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Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Arencia may still be a newer discovery for many US shoppers, but in Korea, the brand has built a solid reputation around formulas that cater especially well to sensitive skin.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Adverb
People weren’t doing anything in particular other than walking around.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
The temperature handily topped the 30 degrees Celsius mark, hitting around 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Adjective
These leather lace-up sneakers have arch-supporting memory foam insoles and flexible outsoles for all-around comfort on long travel days.
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Emily Belfiore,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
Knocking down webs on your porch and around entries will encourage spiders to move on to somewhere else.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for around
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Across the West, extreme heat, drought and gusty winds are driving new wildfires, including a 300-acre blaze near Sedona and several others in Utah, stretching crews and triggering evacuations.
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Torrential rain also brought visibility to near zero with these storms.
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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told Fox News Digital that investigators and the FBI have examined numerous ransom communications throughout the case, with some determined to be fraudulent and others considered potentially credible.
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While earlier concepts called for flip-up chairback seating throughout the stadium, engineers determined the historic venue's existing structure could not accommodate those seats without significantly reducing capacity or requiring major reconstruction.
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When the tremors happened on Wednesday, Medina was in Naiguata, a city about 14 miles (23 kilometers) away.
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Among the majestic, temple-like structures were about 200 other buildings on more than 600 acres in Jackson Park.
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The pathologist documented extensive bruising and hemorrhage involving Joanna’s abdomen, flanks, back, buttocks, thighs and lower extremities, according to the affidavit.
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Other food available at the fair includes a Turkey Leg that costs $23, a Smash Cheeseburger that will set patrons back $20 and a Giant Western Sausage that sells $20.
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Suarez, the Braves’ setup man, and arguably the team’s top offseason acquisition, was an All-Star closer for the Padres the past two seasons.
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Basically, my cart is begging for anything that will bring me closer to a glass-skin glow.
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Rip planted his fist into Rob-Will's face during their first meeting in Episode 1, and things have only gotten more tense through.
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Trump has pushed Republicans in the Senate to eliminate or modify the filibuster to get the bill through, though Majority Leader John Thune has maintained Republicans don't have the votes to do so.
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The Emergency Operations Center said in a statement that the approximately 1,690 guests staying at the resort were evacuated to other hotels and nearby housing facilities.
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There are approximately 10 uses per bag.
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So Bauer heads back to Mexico City, continuing a journey that has taken him everywhere except the bigs.
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The bacteria that cause tetanus are everywhere in our environment and cannot be eliminated, which is why staying up to date on vaccination is so important.
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“Around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/around. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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