as in to surround
to form a circle around
a decaying, impoverished city environed by affluent suburbs
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Its picture windows offer more views of the surrounding countryside while the room itself can be organized for a wide range of activities including children’s games, a home theater, table games, and seating for large or small gatherings.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025 -
The inhabitants of the Buffalo River Valley and the surrounding area did surprisingly well during the Great Depression, relying on their gardens and cornfields.—
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“Environ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/environ. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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