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
But in environments that are too hot for water or ammonia clouds and too cool for silicate clouds, salt clouds can form instead.
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Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 19 June 2026
To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
Activity makes a 'huge difference' Nayleen is one of the thousands of students across the country who participate in extracurricular activities through the SCORES program, which creates safe environments where young people can build connections with their communities, according to its website.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 18 June 2026
The delays and reshuffling in the Artemis program reflect the complex nature of engineering in challenging environments.
—Margaret Landis, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Some individuals struggle most with concentration and memory, while others find unpredictable schedules, noisy environments, or workplace stress more difficult to manage.
—Diane Winiarski, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Such capabilities could become increasingly important as the Air Force expands its use of autonomous platforms in contested environments.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Some advertisers are eager to turn up in such environments, says Michelle Mesenburg, Target’s chief brand officer.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 June 2026
Rads specializes in art and creative direction; spatial interventions for interiors, exhibitions, and other architectural environments, and product and graphic design.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 19 June 2026
To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
Activity makes a 'huge difference' Nayleen is one of the thousands of students across the country who participate in extracurricular activities through the SCORES program, which creates safe environments where young people can build connections with their communities, according to its website.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 18 June 2026
The delays and reshuffling in the Artemis program reflect the complex nature of engineering in challenging environments.
—Margaret Landis, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Some individuals struggle most with concentration and memory, while others find unpredictable schedules, noisy environments, or workplace stress more difficult to manage.
—Diane Winiarski, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Such capabilities could become increasingly important as the Air Force expands its use of autonomous platforms in contested environments.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Some advertisers are eager to turn up in such environments, says Michelle Mesenburg, Target’s chief brand officer.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 June 2026
Rads specializes in art and creative direction; spatial interventions for interiors, exhibitions, and other architectural environments, and product and graphic design.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for environments
Noun
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Studying these alien auroras helps researchers better understand planetary atmospheres and magnetic fields.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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The overhaul is vast and ambitious, but aims to maintain the current capacity of 88,548 while preserving the spirit of the Swamp — the nickname Steve Spurrier bestowed on one of the best game-day atmospheres in college football.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Topography and shifting climates had broken up these populations into different habitats, allowing each to evolve into distinct species.—
Torben Rick,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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The extreme temperatures are also impacting visitors accustomed to cooler climates.—
Manuel Bojorquez,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Commissioned from DeART of Italy, they are housed in cabinets in a muted version of British Racing Green, in harmony with the wooden look and feel of their surrounds.—
Ken Silverio,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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In the sanitized and alienating new surrounds, with the camaraderie of the early Hyperion days but a faint memory, long-simmering discontent about working conditions wouldn’t take long to boil over.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The failure to analyze or even acknowledge countless comic interpretations of presidents in contexts that lack Lorne Michaels is so thoroughly bizarre that the entire documentary becomes more head-scratching than enlightening.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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Those specific contexts and hidden meanings are important.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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“Environments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/environments. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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