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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Identifying victims’ remains has been a slow process because bodies can be recovered only when the surrounding area is declared safe from explosives.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Most of the stores surrounding this block are hybrids, selling biking equipment and coffee.
—Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
In the five months surrounding the release of her debut album, Gyakie was featured on Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list, was named the Spotify EQUAL Africa Ambassador in September and Billboard’s African Rookie of the Month in October.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
But officials reported the collapse took down power lines and utility poles in the area caused power failure to surrounding homes and businesses.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
As is often the case with everything surrounding Swift’s name, the T-shirt featuring a graphic illustration of otters went viral on social media.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Given cartel activity surrounding the park, these rangers are unarmed but wear bullet proof vests.
—ABC News, 16 Oct. 2025
No other vehicles appeared to have been involved in the crash, and damage to the surrounding area was limited to the parking lot, Nunez said.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
Since then, the bustling market serves the surrounding and significant Latino community and others.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The electrolyte surrounding the negative electrode contained glucose and active riboflavin, while the positive side used either potassium ferricyanide or oxygen.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Identifying victims’ remains has been a slow process because bodies can be recovered only when the surrounding area is declared safe from explosives.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Most of the stores surrounding this block are hybrids, selling biking equipment and coffee.
—Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
In the five months surrounding the release of her debut album, Gyakie was featured on Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list, was named the Spotify EQUAL Africa Ambassador in September and Billboard’s African Rookie of the Month in October.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
But officials reported the collapse took down power lines and utility poles in the area caused power failure to surrounding homes and businesses.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
As is often the case with everything surrounding Swift’s name, the T-shirt featuring a graphic illustration of otters went viral on social media.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Given cartel activity surrounding the park, these rangers are unarmed but wear bullet proof vests.
—ABC News, 16 Oct. 2025
No other vehicles appeared to have been involved in the crash, and damage to the surrounding area was limited to the parking lot, Nunez said.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surrounding
Verb
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The vents encircling the stand’s rounded top handle cooling.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Oct. 2025
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By the early 19th century, scientists had begun to recognize a belt of volcanic activity encircling the Pacific Ocean.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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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Madagascar has seen weeks of protests, initially spurred by shortages of water and power but now encompassing deeper unhappiness over corruption, inflation, and high unemployment.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The series spans the entire three months of boot camp, encompassing obstacle and confidence courses, rifle shooting and the final 54-hour test, known as the Crucible.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Ravens have lost four in a row to fall to 1-5, and a season of great expectations is circling the drain.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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In a memorable final walkthrough, Odhiang broke from the traditional lineup, circling the runway to give the audience one last sweeping look—ending with a warm embrace for Blazy, marking his powerful debut.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In our studies, people who engaged in collaborative riffing with new acquaintances felt significantly closer and more connected.—
Maya Rossignac-Milon
Erica Boothby,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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They were born and raised in the internet era and have been engaging with computers, tablets, smartphones, and other connected devices from an early age.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Learn more about why some ethics experts are ringing the alarm over the administration using this type of language to describe the shutdown.—
NPR,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
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In a ringing endorsement of his rule, Cinema United has extended the contract of CEO-president Michael O’Leary for an additional five years.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In 2004, Rader resumed sending letters, including one to The Wichita Eagle, enclosing Wegerle’s drivers license and photos of the crime scene.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Tall bookshelves flank the bed, enclosing it in a cozy way and providing lots of storage—no nightstand needed.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Richardson sustained the injury and was hospitalized after a stretching band snapped, sending an attached pole forcibly against his face.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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The farmhouse has three bedrooms, three baths and an attached two-car garage, according to the listing.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Surrounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrounding. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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