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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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
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
Stephanie, the boys’ mom and Todd Sr.’s wife, is surrounded by baseball.
—Ronald Blum, Baltimore Sun, 15 July 2025
Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The entry-level Sport gets a Harman Kardon surround system, electrically adjustable front seats, steering wheel heating, all-wheel drive, a heat pump, and DC charging up to 175kW, a decent standard kit list.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Verb
The town is home to 35 different accommodations sprinkled along oceanfront El Mar Drive and its surrounding streets.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
Stephanie, the boys’ mom and Todd Sr.’s wife, is surrounded by baseball.
—Ronald Blum, Baltimore Sun, 15 July 2025
Noun
The drive units have a heavy-duty steel chassis, paper cone, plus rubber surround.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The entry-level Sport gets a Harman Kardon surround system, electrically adjustable front seats, steering wheel heating, all-wheel drive, a heat pump, and DC charging up to 175kW, a decent standard kit list.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surround
Verb
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Coronary Artery Disease Coronary artery disease (CAD) is characterized by the collection of plaque within the coronary arteries, which encircle the heart's surface, supplying it with vital nutrients and oxygen.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
20 July 2025
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The house is composed of nestled boxes, but the dining room and the breakfast nook each have curved walls that encircle large tables.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
17 July 2025
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The areas devoted to health and rejuvenation encompass almost 20,500 square feet.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
19 July 2025
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Whether on a football field, concert stage, or in a corporate boardroom, greatness encompasses more than a single achievement.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Hats and head coverings can also create a damp environment for bacteria or fungi to grow, which can lead to infections that may cause hair loss.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
14 July 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The recorded flight path shows the aircraft circled a few times before landing.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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The plane returned less than an hour after takeoff, circling twice before landing back at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport, according to flight-tracking website Flightradar24.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
Noun
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With its moody atmosphere and paranormal plots, the show offered something refreshingly different from the network's usual lighthearted fare.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Developed by Indigo Road Hospitality with interiors by B. Berry and architecture by Neil Stevenson, the hotel blends contemporary design with a spacious, residential atmosphere.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Expect Ashmore and the AELTC to embrace strawberry fever yet again in 2026.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Surfers were the first to embrace the Hurley brand, which was started in Southern California in 1999.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Inside the white fence that rings the field, uncomfortably close to the action, the owners unfold deck chairs and settle in with their grandchildren cross-legged on the floor around them.—
Camilla Wright,
semafor.com,
11 July 2025
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All at once, Mendoza’s felt the sudden shock of impact, and his ears began ringing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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Are Nectarines and Peaches Seasonal Fruit? Peaches and nectarines have been cultivated for growth in a wide variety of climates and regions across the globe.—
Hannah Coakley,
Verywell Health,
21 July 2025
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The investing climate is largely rewarding risk—and most investors are happy to accept the gains.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Surround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surround. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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