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
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 June 2025
Nestled in a valley of western New York’s Enchanted Mountains, in the foothills of the Alleghenies, Olean gives the impression of a town in the warm embrace of its surrounding landscape.
—Sally Ventura
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Mark Phelan, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
In a co-op apartment in Chicago’s Gold Coat area, Sarah Montgomery Interiors added character to the living room with wood paneling and a stone fireplace surround.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
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Verb
This week, the weather in New York City—and many surrounding regions—could only be described as one visceral word: sauna.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 June 2025
Nestled in a valley of western New York’s Enchanted Mountains, in the foothills of the Alleghenies, Olean gives the impression of a town in the warm embrace of its surrounding landscape.
—Sally Ventura
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Noun
Placing sounds around the listener Atmos allows instruments and voices to move through an almost infinite range of positions around the listener, creating a sound that goes far beyond stereo or surround.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
In a co-op apartment in Chicago’s Gold Coat area, Sarah Montgomery Interiors added character to the living room with wood paneling and a stone fireplace surround.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surround
Verb
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As of Wednesday evening, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2025
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These are classic Quad features have been updated and authentically engineered, and work alongside a larger rotary control for the analog volume stage and is encircled with orange LEDs to show the current volume level.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Verb
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The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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The threats guiding the world of medical device cybersecurity encompass many attack types.—
Christian Espinosa,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Having doubled in strength in less than a day, Erick churned through an ideal environment for quick intensification.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2025
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Place the container or bag in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator, and close the vent to create a humid environment.—
Jessica Farthing,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
Verb
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Dude’s a lifelong utility player — rock solid on guitar and vocals with the family band, while Willie circles the beat, and a team player with frequent Neil Young backing crew Promise of the Real.—
Will Hermes,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2025
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Members of the president's national security team circled in and out of the Oval Office throughout much of the day to provide updates, the official said.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The Mediterranean atmosphere is ideal for a lunch pre or post-tennis matches.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Ahead of the event’s fifth edition, Reeve-Rabb suggests the 2026 festival line-up could be even bigger, while retaining the event’s intimate atmosphere.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Domestic factories are already embracing automation and digitization.—
Kristen Waggoner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Anticipate and embrace the fact that there will be challenges that need to be navigated with transparency and diplomacy.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Verb
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The railroad bell kept ringing, adding to the tension.—
Keith Plocek,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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Yet Ben Stokes, the one-time gifted problem child of the English game, faces India this week in the first of two defining series in his Test captaincy with the ringing endorsement of some of the most successful and high-profile figures to have held the post.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
Noun
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And although the show avoids preachy comparisons between its well-off, white climate refugees and their less privileged present-day counterparts, there’s plenty to notice about the international community’s indifference to the plight of the stateless.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 June 2025
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This reality has sparked legitimate concerns about AI undermining climate progress.—
Tenzin Seldon,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Surround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surround. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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