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
Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
And before the following episode aired on Thursday, Rinna took the feud to social media with a comment that reignited scrutiny surrounding Underwood's problematic past.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
James Raia, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
Instead, multiple 72-inch interior screens allow nine passengers the choice of enjoying the view outside via cameras embedded along the exterior, engaging in a video conference, or watching entertainment in a surround-sound environment.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2025
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Verb
The hotel also partners with Hudson River Park on clean-up initiatives, rooting its environmental mission in the surrounding community.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
And before the following episode aired on Thursday, Rinna took the feud to social media with a comment that reignited scrutiny surrounding Underwood's problematic past.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
Enjoy the ride while listening to the 17-speaker, 1,220-watt Burmester surround-sound system.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
Instead, multiple 72-inch interior screens allow nine passengers the choice of enjoying the view outside via cameras embedded along the exterior, engaging in a video conference, or watching entertainment in a surround-sound environment.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2025
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America’s most powerful military assets have now convened in the Middle East, encircling Iran and preparing to strike it from land, air, and sea.—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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Yoon sent troops and police officers to encircle the National Assembly.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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China for decades has cultivated an extensive network of ties across Latin America and the Caribbean, a region that encompasses more than 30 countries and 670 million people.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Also known as domestic suspense or domestic noir, the term generally encompasses psychological thrillers that are set in the home or neighborhood; interrogate familial or community relationships; and, usually, center around female characters.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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The analysis highlights how firms that successfully integrate technology with workforce capabilities stand to gain a competitive edge, especially in complex cross-border environments.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby exchanged views on the regional security environment with Vice-Minister for Foreign Affair Takehiro Funakoshi on Wednesday, according to a statement from the Japanese Foreign Ministry.—
Alastair Gale,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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The investigation revealed the controller, distracted by a third plane circling the airport, delayed clearing the SkyWest flight for takeoff and failed to monitor the runway and airspace adequately.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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As soon as Robinson snapped the blade in, Khusnutdinov jumped onto the ice and joined the weave in the offensive zone, dropping the puck for the circling Pastrnak, who then executed the pretty give-and-go with McAvoy for the winner.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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One approach to addressing casualty risks is to design spacecraft to demise entirely, but this exacerbates the atmosphere pollution problem, said Boley.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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According to the National Weather Service, when a water droplet in a freezing atmosphere comes into contact with a nucleus, like a speck of dust or pollen, an ice crystal is formed.—
Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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This season, younger designers leant into heavy knitwear pieces, embracing ancient crafts by collaborating with local artisans to create sustainable wools, alongside innovating with materials and form.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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While major city police departments have embraced a philosophy of cooling down heated encounters with the public, the immigration officers in Minneapolis did the opposite – right up to the moment of Pretti’s death.—
Yahya Abou-Ghazala,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Both players threw down their gloves and their helmets and the bell rang.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Those words ring uncomfortably true today.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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If its welfare state is too cushy, or its climate policies too green – well, nobody’s perfect.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Cultivating community Against the backdrop of a retail climate that’s more challenging than ever, designers chose to strip back their show settings and focus on the humanity behind the designs.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Surround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surround. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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