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
Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Other questions surrounded Trump’s tariff and immigration policies, as well as threats to federal funding of social services.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
Mark Phelan, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025
And modern lighting technology means there's no hiding once the sun goes down—depending on the model, the surround might illuminate after dark.
—Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The process by which this encryption service works involves a kind of protective bubble that surrounds the email in question.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Other questions surrounded Trump’s tariff and immigration policies, as well as threats to federal funding of social services.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
Billet aluminum trim, including the windshield surround and interior trim.
—Mark Phelan, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025
And modern lighting technology means there's no hiding once the sun goes down—depending on the model, the surround might illuminate after dark.
—Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surround
Verb
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Of all the galaxies in this frame, one pair stands out in particular: a smooth golden galaxy encircled by a nearly complete ring at left.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2025
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For several hundred dollars, tour companies fly passengers high above the rivers that encircle the city, showcasing a stunning, bird’s-eye view of the Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center and other landmarks.—
Philip Marcelo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The property encompasses a generous 6,420 square feet of land.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Roughly one-third of the world’s prune supply came from the orchards of Santa Clara County, which encompassed Palo Alto.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Trees provide numerous benefits to the environment and to health, like filtering out air pollution, storing carbon dioxide and taking water into their root systems to reduce flooding.—
Madeline Heim,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Reflecting on the global macroeconomic environment, the Lindt CEO acknowledged a softening in consumer sentiment, along with job insecurity and an uncertain inflationary environment.—
Helen Eggleton,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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His swirling, circling Ophüls-like camera movements and magenta-to-mauve tonal shifts create an atmosphere sensitive to morning-after regret.—
Armond White,
National Review,
25 Apr. 2025
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Several of the words on the back have letters circled in red.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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More than 2,300 rocket bodies orbiting the Earth can't be controlled and will eventually reenter the atmosphere, according to Nature.com.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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The ensemble even included someone whose sole purpose was to deliver tequila shots to the musicians and hold Junior H’s red solo cup, generating a party atmosphere both onstage and in the audience.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Other presidents have embraced the comparison to Roosevelt.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Even the more traditional and long standing players are embracing AI rapidly.—
Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.D.,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Samara Cohen, Chief Investment Officer of ETF and Index Investments at Blackrock, (C) rings the opening bell as Bitcoin Spot ETF’s are launched on the Nasdaq Exchange on January 11, 2024 in New York City.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2025
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The venue was ringed by ample restaurants, but when Warrier finished, around 11 p.m., they were all closed.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The parade of extreme power and wealth in this dire global climate of recent years is usually the knife in my spine, but this year’s theme ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ gently twists it, quietly extracting the rebellious roots of the Black dandy for mainstream consumption.—
Akilah Sailers,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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However the climate and way of life may be more suited as a lifestyle choice or even retirement in a very affordable destination.—
Paul Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Surround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surround. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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