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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
Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Your entertaining space needs to allow for movement into and around conversations.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Muschamp floated around to two different units during the viewing period, which mostly included individual drills for position groups.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
This constant barking can make dog owners feel frustrated and guilty, especially when neighbors are around to hear it.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
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Preposition
According to the Associated Press, Meadows died after he was reported to have fallen overboard around 170 miles north of Dutch Harbor, Alaska.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Your entertaining space needs to allow for movement into and around conversations.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
Adverb
The original lawsuit also argued that Live Nation manages more than 400 artists and controls more than 265 venues in North America — all while Ticketmaster simultaneously controls around 80% of the primary ticket marketplace and is increasing its involvement in the resale market.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Muschamp floated around to two different units during the viewing period, which mostly included individual drills for position groups.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Knocking down webs on your porch and around entries will encourage spiders to move on to somewhere else.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
This constant barking can make dog owners feel frustrated and guilty, especially when neighbors are around to hear it.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for around
Preposition
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Military planners in Washington are examining a high-risk option to secure Iran’s near bomb grade uranium as uncertainty grows over where the material is located.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Oil prices spiked near $120 per barrel before falling back Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummeling financial markets.—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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The third site, in the 900 block of Reno Avenue in Modesto, was used by the drug trafficking organization to store and distribute illicit narcotics, which were being sold throughout Northern California, authorities said.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Nayara opened as one of the leading eco-resorts in Central America, and that ideal has been a constant throughout its evolution.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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This is, essentially, where snow is born — a layer of air, about 5,000 feet up, cold enough to support the formation of snowflakes.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Most sessions were set at a pace that pushed participants to about 80% of their maximum aerobic capacity — basically, how hard their heart and lungs can work to deliver oxygen during exercise.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Last year, lawmakers boosted the annual amount allocated to the state’s film and TV tax credit program and expanded the criteria for eligible projects in an attempt to lure production back to California.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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As the manager of the bridge — and the first woman to oversee it in 200 years — Evans gets up close and personal to it on a daily basis, and is constantly surprised by the technical details.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
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Once again, her family rallied around her, with her children, her mother, and her extended family staying close through surgery and recovery.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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In the run through, only two out of 12 people made it across on their first try — myself and EW’s photo director Alison Wild.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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With transitional dressing top of mind, a bra top meets multiple layers while legs peek through, all grounded with statement gloves, all just makes sense.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The earthquake struck at a depth of 6 miles, with its epicenter approximately 2 miles west of Lake Henshaw.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Trump issued a plan Friday to insure losses up to approximately $20 billion in the Gulf region, aiming to restore confidence in maritime trade, help stabilize international commerce and support American and allied businesses operating in the Middle East.—
Cathy Bussewitz,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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After the Pac-12 collapsed in 2024, scattering the remaining teams to various NCAA conferences, questions around the women’s programs were everywhere.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Saatva has ranked highly everywhere from our list of best duvet covers to hybrid mattresses.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/around. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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