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
They’ll be surrounded by a fascinating array of co-nominees.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 May 2026
His night ended with him appropriately surrounded in the locker room by teammates who were bleating like goats.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
As police surrounded him, blue and red lights flashing, Williams could come up with only one possible reason for an arrest.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Both hotel and spa day guests have access to the year-round heated pool, which is lovely for a lofty swim surrounded by skyscrapers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
Small outposts consisting of just a few trailer homes and surrounded by security fences dot most hilltops.
—Molly Hunter, NBC news, 2 May 2026
In it, Charlotte can be seen surrounded by flowers while standing in a field.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
He was surrounded by numerous family and Braves alumni during the ceremony, which was relocated from the field to the Milner Technology Conference Center due to rain.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
While Fuller’s may now be surrounded by breweries and art galleries, the old-school luncheonette holds strong.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 May 2026
His night ended with him appropriately surrounded in the locker room by teammates who were bleating like goats.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
As police surrounded him, blue and red lights flashing, Williams could come up with only one possible reason for an arrest.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Both hotel and spa day guests have access to the year-round heated pool, which is lovely for a lofty swim surrounded by skyscrapers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
Small outposts consisting of just a few trailer homes and surrounded by security fences dot most hilltops.
—Molly Hunter, NBC news, 2 May 2026
In it, Charlotte can be seen surrounded by flowers while standing in a field.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
He was surrounded by numerous family and Braves alumni during the ceremony, which was relocated from the field to the Milner Technology Conference Center due to rain.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
While Fuller’s may now be surrounded by breweries and art galleries, the old-school luncheonette holds strong.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surrounded
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Early in the morning on May 6, police in riot gear encircled the encampment and ordered everyone to clear out, arresting 64 individuals who stayed.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Guests can spend their time outside in the pool encircled by loungers, enjoying al fresco group dinners at the long dining table, or playing a few rounds of ping-pong at the outdoor table.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Crime scene tape blocked off part of the street at that intersection, and a helicopter circled overhead.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Minutes before the raid, LAPD squads slowly circled the park.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Arts coverage also encompassed the art, music theater, and writers’ projects launched by the government under the Works Progress Administration, a New Deal agency that employed people during the Great Depression.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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The center was at the vanguard of a larger Yiddish-interest revival that also encompassed the college, as when the two institutions partnered to offer Yiddish classes, which are popular offerings in Amherst.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Soon the farm itself will be ringed by data centers and infrastructure.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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The arch, which would be ringed with protective bollards, includes an elevator-accessible observation deck.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The precocious Church was embraced by the Cole household at a farm, known as Cedar Grove, in Catskill.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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According to a post shared on their joint Instagram account, Dannielynn embraced a bold look for the evening.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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“Surrounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrounded. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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