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verb

sə-ˈrau̇nd How to pronounce surround (audio)
Definition of surroundnext
as in to encircle
to form a circle around she was surrounded by cheering fans within moments of scoring the winning goal

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noun

as in surroundings
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded the vast, featureless surround of the desert was strangely appealing to him

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Recent Examples of surround
Verb
After six months, DHA levels in the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord increased by an average of 17% among those who took the supplement. — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 14 July 2026 The unusually strong polarization signal suggests the filament contains much less magnetic turbulence than current models predict, offering new insight into how fast-moving pulsars inject energetic particles into the surrounding galaxy. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 14 July 2026
Noun
For the first time, a full immersive L-ISA surround system wraps the 17,500-seat amphitheater in spatial audio, turning century-old architecture into a futuristic, customizable listening environment. — Dave Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 At the rear of the second floor is the primary suite, which has a large walk-in closet and another beautiful bathroom featuring a six-foot soaking tub with a custom glass surround. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for surround
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surround
  1. encircle
  2. environment
  3. encompass
  4. atmosphere
  5. circle
  6. climate
  7. embrace
  8. context
Verb
  • The duo also bet much of the crowd each night is people from the neighborhoods that encircle it.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
  • The butterfly encircles Larsson's eye, with its wings spanning the whole area from her inner brow to well past its tip.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 July 2026
Definition of encircle
Noun
  • Building proper sharps disposal into your healthcare routine, and sharing these tools with friends and loved ones, helps keep your household, community, and our environment safe.
    — Irina Butler, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
  • When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
Definition of environment
Verb
  • The fear of becoming a burden can encompass far more than needing help with daily tasks, Irving added.
    — Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • The evaluation encompassed recommendations of companies as well as evaluations of employers across the dimensions image, atmosphere, working conditions, salary, workplace and equality by verified employees.
    — TIME Staff, Time, 9 July 2026
Definition of encompass
Noun
  • The fire broke out June 17 and raged for eight days, sending a massive amount of smoke into the atmosphere and prompting warnings for nearby residents to stay inside.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 8 July 2026
  • The interiors are fitted with the yard’s signature seascape windows, creating a light, airy atmosphere within.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 July 2026
Definition of atmosphere
Verb
  • Tour du Mont Blanc circles the highest mountain in the Alps, spanning France, Switzerland and Italy.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
  • Potential contenders including former health chief Nirav Shah and ex-Senate president Troy Jackson are circling, while disillusioned voters liken Platner’s exit to Democrats’ last-minute scramble to replace Joe Biden.
    — Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of circle
Noun
  • Because of climate, weather, acorn abundance (yes, really) and decisions about land use dating to colonial times, the bugs are indeed getting worse.
    — Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • Shield said Cervera benefits from both a milder political climate on the dais and his willingness to talk to parents to resolve day-to-day issues that may seem small in the grand scheme of things.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of climate
Verb
  • In a flashback to the previous day, Lucky embraces her husband, Cary (Drew Starkey), on the balcony of their massive hotel suite in Las Vegas.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026
  • Despite ending his White House bid, DeSantis remains one of the Republican Party’s most recognizable governors and continues to campaign for GOP candidates who have embraced his governing style and agenda.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026
Definition of embrace
Noun
  • Japanese is a high-context language, meaning that more can be conveyed with less; an English translation naturally bloats the word count and flattens the cultural context.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
  • Nobody demanded the referee weigh context, intent, or the run of play.
    — Oded Netzer, Fortune, 13 July 2026
Definition of context

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