as in surroundings
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
the joys of growing up in the environment that a small town offers
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Recent Examples of environments
In order to arrive at our eyes (or instruments), a signal has to go through a wide variety of environments.
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Big Think, 6 Mar. 2026
The computational models of the framework are built on recordings of parkour, a popular sport that requires participants to use various athletic skills to navigate different environments.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
Quicksand can occur at any time in these desert environments when water interacts with sand, silt, or clay.
—Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
His early training is mostly potty and kennel training and basic commands, as well as socializing him to different places, people and environments, said Trooper Dustin Pattengale, Beau's handler.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Family-owned and operated in San Diego County since 1992, Greenway designs and builds outdoor environments that balance beauty with performance — water-wise planting, durable hardscape and lighting that extends a space well beyond daylight hours.
—Philip Jordan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Together, these sensors can address the variety of mine types and deployment conditions found in real-world environments.
—Sagar Lekhak, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
Certain groups are considered at higher risk and should ensure they are fully vaccinated, such as college students, health care personnel, international travelers and others who may be exposed in close-contact environments.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Nationwide, 40 percent of student parents don’t feel welcome on their campuses, which means many of these environments continue to perpetuate discriminatory and harmful practices, making parents feel out of place, especially Black, Latino, and Indigenous parents.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Big Think, 6 Mar. 2026
The computational models of the framework are built on recordings of parkour, a popular sport that requires participants to use various athletic skills to navigate different environments.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
Quicksand can occur at any time in these desert environments when water interacts with sand, silt, or clay.
—Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
His early training is mostly potty and kennel training and basic commands, as well as socializing him to different places, people and environments, said Trooper Dustin Pattengale, Beau's handler.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Family-owned and operated in San Diego County since 1992, Greenway designs and builds outdoor environments that balance beauty with performance — water-wise planting, durable hardscape and lighting that extends a space well beyond daylight hours.
—Philip Jordan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Together, these sensors can address the variety of mine types and deployment conditions found in real-world environments.
—Sagar Lekhak, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
Certain groups are considered at higher risk and should ensure they are fully vaccinated, such as college students, health care personnel, international travelers and others who may be exposed in close-contact environments.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Nationwide, 40 percent of student parents don’t feel welcome on their campuses, which means many of these environments continue to perpetuate discriminatory and harmful practices, making parents feel out of place, especially Black, Latino, and Indigenous parents.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for environments
Noun
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Cash flow from Mauve's operations will help Blue Skies Space complete the development of its next mission, called Twinkle, a 220-pound (100-kilogram) satellite designed to directly observe nearby exoplanets and measure the compositions of their atmospheres.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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In these walls of white noise, Martin channels Paysage d’Hiver, a Swiss black-metal artist who has made a whole career—and a lot of lore—out of approximating winter storms through blindingly white guitar fuzz and overwhelming dark-ambient atmospheres.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Lighter colors can also deflect heat in warmer climates.—
Beth Livesay,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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While that can be a distinct disadvantage in other economic climates, this March and in the months that follow it can actually be a major help.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The boy squire shines bright in the otherwise drab surrounds of the tourney campgrounds.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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His 1965 Danziger Studio, a live-work space on Melrose Avenue, featured an uninterrupted stucco façade that blended seamlessly into the urban surrounds.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 Dec. 2025
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The organization was founded in 1992 with a series of artist commissions and installations for specific places, focused on public engagement with the arts and the social and political contexts explored in these works.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Supervisory Board recommends that KBB undertake a broader review and further development of training programs for employees dealing with politically sensitive content and contexts, in order to strengthen the institutional resilience of cultural activities and inclusivity.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Environments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/environments. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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