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as in encompassing
to form a circle around
she was surrounded by cheering fans within moments of scoring the winning goal
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Recent Examples of surrounding
Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026
Drawing on Renaissance design, the goal was to create a romantic atmosphere in which guests are immersed in a scene fit for a work of art, placing them—and the wearable art on their bodies—within the visual tradition of the surrounding pieces.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 4 May 2026
But there apparently was some speculation in China surrounding one of the plane's three pilots, 59-year-old first officer Zhang Zhengping, who had been demoted from captain prior to the crash, according to The Times.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Birge Pond and the surrounding preserve are used for non-motorized boating, fishing and hiking year-round.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
The resort, set on a majestic sweep of Nicaragua’s Pacific coast, is the brainchild of Don Carlos Pellas of the billionaire Pellas family, whose holistic vision for the area includes conservation and new jobs for the surrounding communities.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
Where everything surrounding it is pushing it forward.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Evacuation orders were briefly issued for some residents living in the surrounding area.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Kate Perez The royal visit is part of the celebrations surrounding the 250th anniversary of the United States.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Since then, the bustling market serves the surrounding and significant Latino community and others.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
Those elements include the air surrounding the instrument, simulated using acoustic wave equations.
—ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026
Drawing on Renaissance design, the goal was to create a romantic atmosphere in which guests are immersed in a scene fit for a work of art, placing them—and the wearable art on their bodies—within the visual tradition of the surrounding pieces.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 4 May 2026
But there apparently was some speculation in China surrounding one of the plane's three pilots, 59-year-old first officer Zhang Zhengping, who had been demoted from captain prior to the crash, according to The Times.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Birge Pond and the surrounding preserve are used for non-motorized boating, fishing and hiking year-round.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
The resort, set on a majestic sweep of Nicaragua’s Pacific coast, is the brainchild of Don Carlos Pellas of the billionaire Pellas family, whose holistic vision for the area includes conservation and new jobs for the surrounding communities.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
Where everything surrounding it is pushing it forward.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Evacuation orders were briefly issued for some residents living in the surrounding area.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Kate Perez The royal visit is part of the celebrations surrounding the 250th anniversary of the United States.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surrounding
Verb
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Existing storage facilities within Beijing’s Sixth Ring Road—an encircling expressway about 15 to 20 miles from the city center—are limited to storing a maximum of three drones or 10 core components while also being required to undergo police inspections.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Curve around the city on the Trout Run Trail, an 11-mile asphalt loop encircling the historic downtown.—
Sarah Miller,
Midwest Living,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The saints’ days are celebrated, the great days of history are celebrated, and they’re celebrated with this sort of enormous exuberance and deep investment that is somehow very, very touching, very embracing, and very inclusive.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The futuristic-looking MBUX Hyperscreen is the dominant interior feature, encompassing the entire dashboard.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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The pool-scape is the most quintessentially Palm Springs area of the home, lined with loungers under the meringue yellow umbrellas and encompassing a hot tub that lights up for night-time swims.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Znotins acknowledges that the airline makes prices for those non-connecting trips expensive to discourage non-connecting customers from booking them.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Gateway is modified to first repair the old 1910 tunnel immediately and construct a more economical new tunnel (without expensive and unneeded bench walls and cross-connecting passageways) and link it directly into Penn Station.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Per the logline, in Season 2 the Dars are drowning in dirty cash and Philly’s sketchiest crooks are circling.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Other carriers, smelling blood, had been circling for nearly a year if not longer, and within hours of the airline's collapse were scrambling to both fly ticketed Spirit customers and add to their schedules in the absence left by Spirit's yellow planes.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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The Amp then transmits the audio through any connected speakers.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Hicks, Maiwald and Reza were all connected to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The phones have been ringing all morning and Robinson decides to allow some of the callers on the air to offer their tributes to Zeta 7.—
Roger Simmons,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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And when phones are ringing off the hook here, that creates pressure.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The touchpads have a smooth, satiny finish that's so much nicer under the thumb, the triggers have smooth tension that doesn't feel remotely spongy, and the permanently attached rear buttons are nice and clicky.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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Carlisle & Linny for vintage jewelry; Re-Invintage and Dwell for home décor; Purple Crow Books for new reads from an independent seller; and Volume for a huge record selection with an attached taproom and lounge.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Surrounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrounding. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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