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
Jon Hamilton, NPR, 22 Jan. 2026
The project’s developer then filed a federal lawsuit against the city, accusing it of administrative obstruction, leaving the investment tied up in court and highlighting the uncertainty which now surrounds this type of infrastructure.
—Claudia Nunes, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
Mount Greylock State Reservation, Massachusetts In the northwestern corner of Massachusetts, Mount Greylock State Reservation surrounds the highest point in the state.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Others have questioned whether the moment was spontaneous or staged, highlighting the growing skepticism that surrounds viral images in an age of artificial intelligence and information warfare.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 19 Jan. 2026
The lobby area at The Hoxton plays into the historic Broadway surrounds, mixing original elements of the 1922 beaux-arts building with modern touches.
—Krista Simmons, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
According to Hubble researchers, the stripes are the signature of a protoplanetary disk and the disk's shadow cast across the larger envelope of material that still surrounds the young star.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Some are focused on understanding the dynamic space environment that surrounds our own planet.
—Grant Tremblay, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2026
Seasonal rains help replenish our hillsides and open spaces, turning them vibrant green and reminding us of the natural beauty that surrounds our neighborhoods.
—Chuck Page, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
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
These mutations disable proteins needed to take folate from the blood and carry it into the cerebrospinal fluid — the liquid that surrounds the spinal cord and the brain.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 22 Jan. 2026
The project’s developer then filed a federal lawsuit against the city, accusing it of administrative obstruction, leaving the investment tied up in court and highlighting the uncertainty which now surrounds this type of infrastructure.
—Claudia Nunes, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
Mount Greylock State Reservation, Massachusetts In the northwestern corner of Massachusetts, Mount Greylock State Reservation surrounds the highest point in the state.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Others have questioned whether the moment was spontaneous or staged, highlighting the growing skepticism that surrounds viral images in an age of artificial intelligence and information warfare.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 19 Jan. 2026
The lobby area at The Hoxton plays into the historic Broadway surrounds, mixing original elements of the 1922 beaux-arts building with modern touches.
—Krista Simmons, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
According to Hubble researchers, the stripes are the signature of a protoplanetary disk and the disk's shadow cast across the larger envelope of material that still surrounds the young star.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Some are focused on understanding the dynamic space environment that surrounds our own planet.
—Grant Tremblay, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2026
Seasonal rains help replenish our hillsides and open spaces, turning them vibrant green and reminding us of the natural beauty that surrounds our neighborhoods.
—Chuck Page, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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 trail encircles a large, ADA-accessible playground and also provides views of the South Bend skyline.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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Many travelers choose to explore the area via the Ring of Kerry, the scenic drive that encircles the peninsula.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Dec. 2025
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The unit encompasses a generous 8,050 square feet of land.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, which includes 30 stocks, has a history of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that encompasses all three indices—the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Professionals who are anchored in their values and who show up consistently regardless of circumstances create stability in environments that are often unpredictable.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Their mandate now includes ensuring business continuity, operational confidence, and rapid recovery across complex digital environments.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Pisces February 19 – March 20 Soft encouragement circles your friendships and hopes.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2026
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For all the talk that circles the retail industry about AI’s promise, the fact is that Americans still fear job loss and replacement because of AI.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Dec. 2025
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Applause rings out, cheers and whoops are abundant.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Payton’s perception of him then rings true in the present.—
Trevor Woods,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Recorded between Santiago and Barcelona, the track fuses rap, samples and introspective atmospheres with polished touches by Dacel.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2026
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The inner two worlds appear on course to lose their atmospheres altogether and become rocky super-Earths.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In New York City, Channing Tatum embraces shirtless men at the Magic Mike Live special announcement event.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Annabeth embraces her old friend, while Thalia asks where Luke is.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Surrounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrounds. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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