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
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
What surrounds that figure is harder to parse, because two loud and opposing narratives are vying for attention.
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Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
That hot streak should gain even more steam in a couple weeks when commissioner Adam Silver welcomes a talented new draft class into the league — followed by the interest that surrounds a possible Giannis Antetokounmpo trade — and what could be the final year of James’ legendary career next season.
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Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Water surrounds homes in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Arthur in rural Brazoria County, Texas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
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Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
For one night, Milagro brought the energy of Mexico City to Greenwich Village, highlighting the craftsmanship behind the spirit and culture that surrounds it.
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Sari Kamin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 June 2026
Perhaps the most intriguing situation this summer surrounds the Florida Panthers, who missed the playoffs after winning back-to-back championships.
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Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
SteelSeries improved on it with last year's Nova Elite, which added a third USB port to its base station, wireless hi-res audio certification, LC3+ Bluetooth streaming, and carbon fiber drivers with brass surrounds.
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Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
14 June 2026
This is all that is left of one of those Iranian missiles and the shrapnel that surrounds it.
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ABC News,
14 June 2026
Ken Silverio,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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.
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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.
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Katy Spratte Joyce,
Midwest Living,
31 Mar. 2026
The boy squire shines bright in the otherwise drab surrounds of the tourney campgrounds.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
An arched ceiling soars above the living room, where geometric tile surrounds the fireplace and French doors open to the yard.
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Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
What surrounds that figure is harder to parse, because two loud and opposing narratives are vying for attention.
—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
That hot streak should gain even more steam in a couple weeks when commissioner Adam Silver welcomes a talented new draft class into the league — followed by the interest that surrounds a possible Giannis Antetokounmpo trade — and what could be the final year of James’ legendary career next season.
—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Water surrounds homes in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Arthur in rural Brazoria County, Texas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
For one night, Milagro brought the energy of Mexico City to Greenwich Village, highlighting the craftsmanship behind the spirit and culture that surrounds it.
—
Sari Kamin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 June 2026
Perhaps the most intriguing situation this summer surrounds the Florida Panthers, who missed the playoffs after winning back-to-back championships.
—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
SteelSeries improved on it with last year's Nova Elite, which added a third USB port to its base station, wireless hi-res audio certification, LC3+ Bluetooth streaming, and carbon fiber drivers with brass surrounds.
—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
14 June 2026
This is all that is left of one of those Iranian missiles and the shrapnel that surrounds it.
—
ABC News,
14 June 2026
Noun
Commissioned from DeART of Italy, they are housed in cabinets in a muted version of British Racing Green, in harmony with the wooden look and feel of their surrounds.
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Ken Silverio,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surrounds
Verb
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In the center of Washington Park is a lagoon, which once weaved in a crescent shape around a peninsula in a configuration that annoyed boaters, but now encircles a central island called Bynum Island.
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The Chicago Outerbelt, a 210-mile trail that encircles the city, intrigued our copy editor.
Noun
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But in environments that are too hot for water or ammonia clouds and too cool for silicate clouds, salt clouds can form instead.
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To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
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In reality, Lewis says, men have a deep, wide range of feeling that encompasses both traditionally masculine and traditionally feminine aspects.
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The destination encompasses six islands strung together between Key Largo and Key West, and a whole lot of adventure from excellent sportfishing to kayaking emerald waters.
Noun
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Ricard is no stranger to raucous softball atmospheres.
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Each smell is said to elicit different atmospheres.
Verb
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The book circles political concerns that remain relevant today, including empire, caste prejudice, and the dangers of despotism and corruption.
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One of Geneva Lake's main attractions is the public walking path, which circles the entire lake for over 20 miles.
Verb
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The thunderous cry rings out over a crowd gathered in front of a television propped up on plastic tables and past a maze of vendors lining a bustling working-class neighborhood in downtown Mexico City.
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The sentiment rings especially true for Northern Irish Christian Benjamin Dilworth, who embarked upon the Camino de Santiago pilgrim trail in May 2023 after being diagnosed with a rare chronic liver disease earlier that year.
Verb
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Not everyone embraces beaver rewilding, especially when — unlike the Ealing project — the animals are introduced illicitly, said George Holmes, a conservation professor at the University of Leeds.
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The latest album from John Dwyer and his fellow garage-psych explorers embraces a fluid, improvisatory approach rooted in sprawling jam sessions and infinitely unspooling grooves.
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“Surrounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrounds. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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