as in encircles
to form a circle around
she was surrounded by cheering fans within moments of scoring the winning goal
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as in surroundings
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
the vast, featureless surround of the desert was strangely appealing to him
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Recent Examples of surrounds
John Wenzel, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
Fort Worth school district’s Board of Managers are moving forward with plans to sell and develop the land that surrounds Farrington Field, the iconic 18,000-seat sports stadium used by a number of high schools in the district.
—Samuel O’Neal 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
Adding to the allure of the unique piece is the mystery that surrounds it.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
The action unfolds in the pristine green surrounds of the Augusta National Golf Club, that prestigious address where stars including Sandy Lyle, Nick Faldo, and Rory McIlroy have all emerged victorious.
—Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 12 Apr. 2026
Sustainability Being custodians of the land that surrounds it is in the DNA of Il Pellicano.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
The other area of intrigue surrounds just what sort of role 16-year-old Max Dowman might play in the run-in.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Much lore surrounds Nanda Devi.
—Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Despite the sharp moves, uncertainty surrounds the ceasefire, in particular about a quick resumption of transits through the strait, through which about 20% of the world’s oil supply normally passes.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
While the large spring-fed lake serves as the centerpiece of this area, there’s much more to Lake Geneva and its surrounds.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 31 Mar. 2026
The boy squire shines bright in the otherwise drab surrounds of the tourney campgrounds.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
His 1965 Danziger Studio, a live-work space on Melrose Avenue, featured an uninterrupted stucco façade that blended seamlessly into the urban surrounds.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 Dec. 2025
The best spas in the world offer soothing surrounds, standout hospitality and treatment menus that are equal parts traditional and unique.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
While some neighborhoods have gotten attention, the progress has been uneven and isn't reaching the same critical mass of development and redevelopment success that has benefited the downtown area and its surrounds.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Much of the focus since the Premier League’s newest venue opened last month has understandably been on its space-age design, and how this temple of glass and steel near the mouth of the River Mersey looks so out of place with its surrounds.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The post shows what claims to be an iPhone 17 chassis made of metal, with the surrounds for the iPhone’s cameras and the camera panel itself made of metal, not glass.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
The vinyl rarities sold exclusively during the annual Record Store Day in April run from Taylor Swift to the Grateful Dead and local indie acts, but much of the appeal is the joyous atmosphere that surrounds the industry promotion.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
Fort Worth school district’s Board of Managers are moving forward with plans to sell and develop the land that surrounds Farrington Field, the iconic 18,000-seat sports stadium used by a number of high schools in the district.
—Samuel O’Neal 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
Adding to the allure of the unique piece is the mystery that surrounds it.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
The action unfolds in the pristine green surrounds of the Augusta National Golf Club, that prestigious address where stars including Sandy Lyle, Nick Faldo, and Rory McIlroy have all emerged victorious.
—Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 12 Apr. 2026
Sustainability Being custodians of the land that surrounds it is in the DNA of Il Pellicano.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
The other area of intrigue surrounds just what sort of role 16-year-old Max Dowman might play in the run-in.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Much lore surrounds Nanda Devi.
—Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Despite the sharp moves, uncertainty surrounds the ceasefire, in particular about a quick resumption of transits through the strait, through which about 20% of the world’s oil supply normally passes.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
In the sanitized and alienating new surrounds, with the camaraderie of the early Hyperion days but a faint memory, long-simmering discontent about working conditions wouldn’t take long to boil over.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
While the large spring-fed lake serves as the centerpiece of this area, there’s much more to Lake Geneva and its surrounds.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 31 Mar. 2026
The boy squire shines bright in the otherwise drab surrounds of the tourney campgrounds.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
His 1965 Danziger Studio, a live-work space on Melrose Avenue, featured an uninterrupted stucco façade that blended seamlessly into the urban surrounds.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 Dec. 2025
The best spas in the world offer soothing surrounds, standout hospitality and treatment menus that are equal parts traditional and unique.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
While some neighborhoods have gotten attention, the progress has been uneven and isn't reaching the same critical mass of development and redevelopment success that has benefited the downtown area and its surrounds.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Much of the focus since the Premier League’s newest venue opened last month has understandably been on its space-age design, and how this temple of glass and steel near the mouth of the River Mersey looks so out of place with its surrounds.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The post shows what claims to be an iPhone 17 chassis made of metal, with the surrounds for the iPhone’s cameras and the camera panel itself made of metal, not glass.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surrounds
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The polar jet stream is a ribbon of air that encircles the Northern Hemisphere at high altitudes and determines atmospheric pressure patterns.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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Instead, a bright ring of sunlight encircles the moon's silhouette, often called a 'ring of fire'.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The classification encompasses amputees with prosthetics and people with lower limb impairments without a prosthetic.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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The relational sector, in his framework, encompasses nurses, doctors, teachers, therapists, childcare workers, personal chefs, and hospitality workers.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Small school environments foster closer relationships.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Ahead, gardening experts recommend a variety of robust perennials that thrive in sandy environments.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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As the vehicle circles the far side of the moon, communication back to Earth is expected to be blocked for about 40 minutes.—
Brendan Byrne,
NPR,
6 Apr. 2026
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On Deck 10, furniture upholstered in La Rumba circles the main pool and an outdoor bar.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The question was about coaching in general, but certainly rings true in the Heat’s case.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Norah feels celebrated and strengthened by its community, an ethos that rings true when Claire speaks about those around her.—
Julie Lin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Zillo said that prior to midway through the 2024 season, groups of Yankees personnel involved with in-game entertainment visited other MLB ballparks to survey game-day atmospheres.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The test kitchens still run at Campbell’s headquarters in Camden; the space is outfitted with a half-dozen or so different kitchens with different atmospheres and appliances, so as to better test how a variety of American home cooks would be able to interact with their products.—
Matt Cortina,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the festival also embraces a whole world of guitar playing, with musicians from North Africa, South Asia, and Australia.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Ben Stiller embraces basketball legends Walt Frazier and Stephon Marbury at the Chase Sapphire Dinner on the Court event at Madison Square Garden in New York City on April 11.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Surrounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrounds. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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