as in encircling
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as in encompassing
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 surrounding
Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
The pedestrian was not identified and police did not immediately have any information about the circumstances surrounding the death.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Filming recently began in Los Angeles and surrounding desert.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
Dancing has served as a way to process his emotions surrounding grief, loss and uncertainty.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026
On Friday night, authorities said that investigators were searching Nancy Guthrie’s home and the surrounding area for clues.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 16 Feb. 2026
During this time, the city’s cultural calendar peaks, and the surrounding Upstate landscapes are at their most colorful thanks to fall foliage.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Other than building more flavors into your outdoor garden, this herb releases specific chemicals into the soil to promote faster plant growth and the flavor enhancement of surrounding vegetable plants.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
The stepbrother of a Florida teenager who died aboard a Carnival cruise ship appeared in federal court in Miami on Friday, as investigators continue probing the circumstances surrounding her death.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Since then, the bustling market serves the surrounding and significant Latino community and others.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
The family of four often traveled domestically to new places together, drove short distances to visit family and frequented amusement parks – but all of that has come to a pause in the height of uncertainty surrounding immigration operations throughout the state.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
The pedestrian was not identified and police did not immediately have any information about the circumstances surrounding the death.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Filming recently began in Los Angeles and surrounding desert.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
Dancing has served as a way to process his emotions surrounding grief, loss and uncertainty.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026
On Friday night, authorities said that investigators were searching Nancy Guthrie’s home and the surrounding area for clues.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 16 Feb. 2026
During this time, the city’s cultural calendar peaks, and the surrounding Upstate landscapes are at their most colorful thanks to fall foliage.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Other than building more flavors into your outdoor garden, this herb releases specific chemicals into the soil to promote faster plant growth and the flavor enhancement of surrounding vegetable plants.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
The stepbrother of a Florida teenager who died aboard a Carnival cruise ship appeared in federal court in Miami on Friday, as investigators continue probing the circumstances surrounding her death.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surrounding
Verb
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The rehaut features deep-blue Tambour markings and modern numerals on a crisp white background, encircling a 24-hour GMT scale at a lower level.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
2 Feb. 2026
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America’s most powerful military assets have now convened in the Middle East, encircling Iran and preparing to strike it from land, air, and sea.—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The saints’ days are celebrated, the great days of history are celebrated, and they’re celebrated with this sort of enormous exuberance and deep investment that is somehow very, very touching, very embracing, and very inclusive.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As a first step of the project, De Giglio wanted to bring back the authentic barber experience, opening the Barberia of Eredi Zucca barber shop in Milan with a full range of products encompassing grooming, hair care, body care, skin care, tools and accessories.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the guild’s view, actor and performer are synonymous, encompassing both principal and background players.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Gateway is modified to first repair the old 1910 tunnel immediately and construct a more economical new tunnel (without expensive and unneeded bench walls and cross-connecting passageways) and link it directly into Penn Station.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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So mature, his conviction, his instincts, his fearlessness, and to give something which is so different yet so connecting.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Detectives noted a consistent gait and distinctive walking pattern across videos captured before and after the shooting, including footage showing the suspect circling the area for hours and later walking away from the Barus & Holley building shortly after the gunfire.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Translated into footwear, the daisy now appears as a metal ring circling the heel rather than on the upper or packaging.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Ultimately, my success will be defined by whether residents of Precinct 2 feel more connected to and supported by their county government.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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And some couples will stay connected throughout the day by texting—even silly memes—to keep communication open.—
Cheryl Maguire,
Parents,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The world’s biggest party is back as Carnival celebrations return to Brazil with glittery, outrageous costumes, samba rhythms ringing out until dawn and hundreds of raucous roaming parties flooding the streets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Jeffrey Knott’s phone is constantly ringing.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The fire started on the roof of an older medical office building and did not begin inside the attached main hospital building, officials said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Each heavy truck with an attached plow is about $280,000.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Surrounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrounding. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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