Synonyms of surrounded

surrounded

verb

past tense of surround

as in encircled

to form a circle around

she was surrounded by cheering fans within moments of scoring the winning goal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• encircled
• circled
• encompassed
• ringed
• embraced
• enclosed
• besieged
• walled
• wreathed
• girded
• environed
• girdled
• circumscribed
• compassed
• swarmed
• closed in
• entrenched
• beset
• fenced (in)
• hemmed (in)
• cordoned (off)
• invested

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of surrounded

While Pittsburgh may be surrounded by nature, much of it is not natural, often due to years of industrial activity. — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Cast your line into the river, which is surrounded by stunning mountain views, and get a taste of the serenity and challenge of fly fishing. — Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026

The circular watch face is surrounded by a squared bezel with rounded corners, aka a squircle. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Soaring ceilings top off the formal reception rooms, which are surrounded by sash windows. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026

The dark theme even permeated the kitchen, which featured a large black-and-white marble island surrounded by black cabinets. — Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026

The wind is whistling through an enormous, dusty construction site, surrounded by highways, office towers and a sports arena. — Maria Aspan, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026

People are surrounded by studies, headlines, forums, family and friends, often all speaking at once in different directions and with different levels of reliability. — Lucy McGowan, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2026

All of this unfolded just days before Aschenbrenner and Balwit were scheduled to marry in picturesque Carmel-by-the-Sea, surrounded by Silicon Valley heavy hitters, many of whom were also Aschenbrenner’s investors. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026