as in encircling
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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Now, incidents like these occur far too frequently for some, who believe vagrancy and crime from surrounding neighborhoods is beginning to creep into Wedgwood Square.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
As the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards return to Las Vegas for the first time since 2022, the academy is lining up a number of festivities surrounding the May 17 awards ceremony.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
From the Los Angeles Times, a story on the controversy surrounding trans high school athletes in California.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Guido Mieth/Getty Images Amid uncertainty over the future of tariffs, combined with unpredictability surrounding other economic developments now, many Americans may be considering their investments, and some may even be looking toward alternative ones like gold.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
For almost 60 years, the campus has stood as a symbol of its surrounding community.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
The family of four often traveled domestically to new places together, drove short distances to visit family and frequented amusement parks – but all of that has come to a pause in the height of uncertainty surrounding immigration operations throughout the state.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Filming recently began in Los Angeles and surrounding desert.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Since then, the bustling market serves the surrounding and significant Latino community and others.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
The 36 cottages and suites are terraced up the surrounding hillsides.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Now, incidents like these occur far too frequently for some, who believe vagrancy and crime from surrounding neighborhoods is beginning to creep into Wedgwood Square.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
As the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards return to Las Vegas for the first time since 2022, the academy is lining up a number of festivities surrounding the May 17 awards ceremony.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
From the Los Angeles Times, a story on the controversy surrounding trans high school athletes in California.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Guido Mieth/Getty Images Amid uncertainty over the future of tariffs, combined with unpredictability surrounding other economic developments now, many Americans may be considering their investments, and some may even be looking toward alternative ones like gold.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
For almost 60 years, the campus has stood as a symbol of its surrounding community.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
The family of four often traveled domestically to new places together, drove short distances to visit family and frequented amusement parks – but all of that has come to a pause in the height of uncertainty surrounding immigration operations throughout the state.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Filming recently began in Los Angeles and surrounding desert.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surrounding
Verb
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Houseplant roots that are damaged, encircling, or severely overgrown can be pruned back slightly to rejuvenate the plant and free up space in the pot.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Feb. 2026
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The rehaut features deep-blue Tambour markings and modern numerals on a crisp white background, encircling a 24-hour GMT scale at a lower level.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
2 Feb. 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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Waymo’s service area in Dallas is 50 square miles, encompassing downtown, reaching south into Bishop Arts and parts of South Dallas, east through Deep Ellum, west through Love Field, and north all the way to University Park.—
Sasha Richie,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
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American Water Contract Services Group has issued a boil water advisory for customers who live south of Ferry Avenue through Collings Road, encompassing Fairview, Morgan Village, and Centerville, as well as a small portion of Waterfront South.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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So mature, his conviction, his instincts, his fearlessness, and to give something which is so different yet so connecting.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Smartphone makers have over the years gradually infused software with more AI tools—like the ability to search for something just by circling it on screen or erasing unwanted objects from photos.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
25 Feb. 2026
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Even while in the hospital, Lamb got in his daily 10,000 steps by circling the halls of the cardiac wing.—
Laura Berrios,
AJC.com,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Talking openly with your kids and caring for your own health can help your whole family feel more connected and understood.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
21 Feb. 2026
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The break occurred as agency workers and contractors were preparing the tunnel and connected pipes for testing.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The picks kept coming, but the phone was not ringing.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The line has been ringing a lot lately at his modest consulting business in Portland, Oregon.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The project would add an attached 1,196-square-foot two-story accessory dwelling unit to an existing 1,997-square-foot one-story house at 305 Vista de la Playa and create a covered porch area.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Stop by the attached market to grab sandwiches, wine, and specialty items for later.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Surrounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrounding. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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