as in encircled
to form a circle around
she was surrounded by cheering fans within moments of scoring the winning goal
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Recent Examples of surrounded
And physically, there is no other venue like it, sitting in the grass, surrounded by trees, in a natural amphitheater that can host outdoor concerts for nearly eight months of the year.
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Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
In Scotland, we’re surrounded by it all the time.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Video of the aftermath showed a yellow haze in the sky surrounded by thick clouds in what looked like an apocalyptic scene.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The docuseries marks a departure from the elusiveness that has always surrounded Minogue’s personal life.
—Louis Staples, Glamour, 29 May 2026
Donald Newhouse spent his last days at his home in New Jersey, surrounded by his family, and is survived by his sons, Steven and Michael, and his daughter, Katherine Mele, their spouses, and six grandchildren.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Continually surrounded by well-wishers during an hour of socializing before a formal program of speakers and videos recollecting his career, Lubelfeld listened to what others had to say before speaking himself.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
As people who write about food and kitchen gadgets for a living, Bon Appétit editors are constantly surrounded by a wide range of products.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 May 2026
In February, after agents were spotted in the predominantly Latino Brooklyn neighborhood of Bushwick, volunteers surrounded them and started blowing their whistles as the agents arrested someone.
—Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 May 2026
Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
In Scotland, we’re surrounded by it all the time.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Video of the aftermath showed a yellow haze in the sky surrounded by thick clouds in what looked like an apocalyptic scene.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The docuseries marks a departure from the elusiveness that has always surrounded Minogue’s personal life.
—Louis Staples, Glamour, 29 May 2026
Donald Newhouse spent his last days at his home in New Jersey, surrounded by his family, and is survived by his sons, Steven and Michael, and his daughter, Katherine Mele, their spouses, and six grandchildren.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Continually surrounded by well-wishers during an hour of socializing before a formal program of speakers and videos recollecting his career, Lubelfeld listened to what others had to say before speaking himself.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
As people who write about food and kitchen gadgets for a living, Bon Appétit editors are constantly surrounded by a wide range of products.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 May 2026
In February, after agents were spotted in the predominantly Latino Brooklyn neighborhood of Bushwick, volunteers surrounded them and started blowing their whistles as the agents arrested someone.
—Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surrounded
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Starting in 1946, however, the Queen Mother opted to wear a large pearl ring instead, also encircled by diamonds.—
Ilana Frost,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Police then encircled the shooter, who used one more bullet on himself.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Buyers have circled as the company’s profile has risen in recent years.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Now imagine deploying extra cash on every dip (circled above).—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The disjointed nature of Lyon’s performance was best encompassed by Barcelona’s second goal just 15 minutes later, when their back line was in complete disarray as Barcelona once again drove at them on the counterattack and danced in the holes.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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Amazon's initial order encompassed 100,000 vans, and Rivian has also commenced commercial van sales to outside fleet operators.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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It will be ringed by a red, white and blue stage under a towering arch featuring stars and stripes patterns and two large screens carrying the action live.—
Will Weissert,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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It will be ringed by a red, white and blue stage under a towering arch featuring stars and stripes patterns and two large screens carrying the action live.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Dynasty teams or even top athletes such as Tom Brady, LeBron James, Jeff Gordon or Jimmie Johnson have all experienced — and embraced — the boos reserved for only the best of the best.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The crackdown on on-court branding for elite tennis players comes as other sports and events have embraced luxury more broadly.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
24 May 2026
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“Surrounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrounded. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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