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
Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
It's surrounded by Grand Blanc Township, which has a population of 39,846 people, according to the 2020 Census.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
Much of the focus since the Premier League’s newest venue opened last month has understandably been on its space-age design, and how this temple of glass and steel near the mouth of the River Mersey looks so out of place with its surrounds.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
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Verb
There are still going to be questions surrounding Pittsburgh, but Rodgers and company have been answering them so far.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
It's surrounded by Grand Blanc Township, which has a population of 39,846 people, according to the 2020 Census.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
Other highlights include a garden-view living room warmed by a large fireplace with a stone surround and a formal dining room that opens on both sides to verandas ideal for alfresco entertaining.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
Much of the focus since the Premier League’s newest venue opened last month has understandably been on its space-age design, and how this temple of glass and steel near the mouth of the River Mersey looks so out of place with its surrounds.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surround
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When the temperature begins to cool and the leaves start to shift, hop in your car and take on the 84-mile Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, which encircles New Mexico's highest peak and delivers a stunning array of fall foliage.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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As of Thursday noon, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Its Vision 2030 program, implemented in 2016, encompasses efforts to increase the country's visibility on the cultural stage.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
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The park encompasses 134 miles of that stretch and is divided into 13 distinct sections.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Yet, Barclays’ Venkateshwar expects the environment will likely get more difficult for the wireless carrier in the future, as the entire sector deals with elevated churn — the pace at which customers are added and removed.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition, with support from Michael Kors, WFP will be able to equip 30 schools with solar panels, upgraded kitchens and improved classrooms, enhancing the learning environments for more than 3,000 students.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Directors are already circling the chronicle of the adventures of Ken Kesey after the release of his first novel, One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, which became a Best Picture winning classic film released 50 years ago.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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News broke from Deadline at the Zurich Summit on September 27 that Hollywood talent agents have been quietly circling Norwood for representation.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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The tiny home park (that also offers Airstreams for rent) provides quaint and private accommodations for guests with a communal camp atmosphere.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Generated when biomass, such as crop residues, wood, or other organic matter, is heated to produce clean energy, bio-tar can clog pipelines, corrode equipment, and release harmful compounds into the atmosphere if not managed carefully.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Associations that keep up with laws and embrace diligent management are simply better positioned for long-term stability and sustained owner confidence, even in the face of a shifting and sometimes unpredictable market.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Bella Hadid embraced her off-duty attire with an autumnal spin, wearing a Mango trenchcoat layered over staple wardrobe pieces while out in Paris on Thursday.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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This was essentially a cost-saving and simplification exercise and few alarm bells rang at the time, not least because BHP retained a standard listing on the LSE, allowing British investors to remain exposed to the business.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Students crowded around dormitory screens, a wedding paused for the final kick, and car horns rang out as flags streamed from open windows.—
Nina Subkhanberdina,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Box tree moths are native to temperate and subtropical climates in Asia and were first reported in Ohio in June 2023.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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The electric vehicle revolution is often framed as a climate imperative—a way to cut carbon emissions and slow global warming.—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Surround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surround. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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