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as in surrounded
to form a circle around
everyone circled the lectern and waited their turn to read from the Bible
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as in orbited
to travel completely around
with a look of extreme frustration, the commander circled the new recruit
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Recent Examples of circled
The Dodge Charger circled the area, then crashed into a pole in the 2100 block of West Stark Street.
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Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
And to Michigan, an opponent circled — though quietly this time — on the Nebraska schedule for months.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Rumors circled in local social media groups over the weekend that Lamb was tied to another kidnapping attempt.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2025
The first regular-season appearance by Johnson and second-year Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been circled on NFL fans' calendars since Chicago landed the former Lions offensive coordinator early in the offseason.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
They’re marked men, circled by every offense on their schedule as a group that needs to be taken seriously — and a measuring stick by which opponents will measure themselves.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
As Furukawa-san adjusted her PowerPoint presentation and the rest of the class circled the only two Black students, Cali and Ronny met eyes.
—Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
In a rivalry rooted in history that extends well beyond the field, Saturday’s renewal of the famed Border War series has been circled on both programs’ calendars for a long time now.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Twice in the past two years, buyout firms have circled Macy’s, attracted not so much to its long-term potential as a business but downright salivating over the real estate its stores occupy.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
And to Michigan, an opponent circled — though quietly this time — on the Nebraska schedule for months.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Rumors circled in local social media groups over the weekend that Lamb was tied to another kidnapping attempt.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2025
The first regular-season appearance by Johnson and second-year Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been circled on NFL fans' calendars since Chicago landed the former Lions offensive coordinator early in the offseason.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
They’re marked men, circled by every offense on their schedule as a group that needs to be taken seriously — and a measuring stick by which opponents will measure themselves.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
As Furukawa-san adjusted her PowerPoint presentation and the rest of the class circled the only two Black students, Cali and Ronny met eyes.
—Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
In a rivalry rooted in history that extends well beyond the field, Saturday’s renewal of the famed Border War series has been circled on both programs’ calendars for a long time now.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Twice in the past two years, buyout firms have circled Macy’s, attracted not so much to its long-term potential as a business but downright salivating over the real estate its stores occupy.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circled
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The site is surrounded by commercial, residential and light industrial areas, according to the applicant’s submission.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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The fair is an annual reminder that true horology is best appreciated not in isolation but surrounded by the beauty of Geneva and the company of fellow connoisseurs.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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An asteroid called 2024 PT5 orbited Earth for just 57 days in 2024 before slipping back into its solar orbit.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Spy satellites have orbited the Earth since the dawn of the Space Age.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
20 Aug. 2025
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As of Sunday evening, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Its grounds stretch all the way down to the seafront, framed by umbrella pines and swaying palms—while two circular pools shimmer beneath the sun, encircled by Bali beds.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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But Pynchon traversed California far and wide in his youth.—
John Lopez,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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Much of the rest of the hike was dry and traversed gentle gravel bars or smooth limestone expanses, skirting the edges of grassy bluffs and rocky cliffs.—
Eva Frederick,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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At the corner of Central Avenue and Reserve Street stands a pale yellow basin ringed with silver taps.—
Caroline Rogers,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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Scratch Brewing Ava, Illinois Shaded by woods on all sides, Scratch’s patio is ringed by a retaining wall of river stone scooped from the creek behind the patio.—
Kate Bernot,
Outside,
29 Aug. 2025
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Facing a third-and-6 from the Kansas City 28, Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy and tight end Travis Kelce crossed routes.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Still, Ellis and Murdock understand why the wires might get crossed.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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Amazon Data Services rounded out the top 11 list with an increase of 102 approvals, from 441 to 543 year-over-year.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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The feature set is rounded out by a low-latency gaming mode, which provides 1ms input lag, a 240Hz refresh rate, and VRR, alongside 24W Harman/Kardon drivers for audio.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Circled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circled. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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