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
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
Littleleaf boxwood surrounds one planting area filled with iceberg roses.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
And sure, a little bit of that is all the witch stuff, but, more important, as Claire talks about in this episode, back in season two, Master Raymond told her about the pale-blue light that surrounds Claire.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Because meningococcal disease can be difficult to diagnose, health care providers who suspect the illness will collect samples of blood or cerebrospinal fluid, which surrounds the spinal cord.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
For World Cup visitors, the museum offers a window into the culture of Silicon Valley, the global technology hub that surrounds Levi’s Stadium.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Once a hardware warehouse, the 1910 Marshall Wells Lofts building in the Pearl District surrounds a central open-air atrium with trees, planting beds, and seating.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 2026
The library’s shuttering in 1981 stripped the Hoover-Durant neighborhood — a diverse, mostly lower-income community that surrounds Hoover Elementary School — of vital educational resources.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Intrigue also surrounds the first — and almost assuredly only — March Madness performances of talented freshmen Cameron Boozer of Duke, Darryn Peterson of Kansas and AJ Dybantsa of BYU, each of whom could be selected first overall in June’s NBA draft.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 Mar. 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
One of the key lessons UConn’s veterans took from last year’s championship run was the importance of focus, of quieting the noise that surrounds the bracket and the program’s unmatched legacy of success.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
Littleleaf boxwood surrounds one planting area filled with iceberg roses.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
And sure, a little bit of that is all the witch stuff, but, more important, as Claire talks about in this episode, back in season two, Master Raymond told her about the pale-blue light that surrounds Claire.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Because meningococcal disease can be difficult to diagnose, health care providers who suspect the illness will collect samples of blood or cerebrospinal fluid, which surrounds the spinal cord.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
For World Cup visitors, the museum offers a window into the culture of Silicon Valley, the global technology hub that surrounds Levi’s Stadium.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Once a hardware warehouse, the 1910 Marshall Wells Lofts building in the Pearl District surrounds a central open-air atrium with trees, planting beds, and seating.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 2026
The library’s shuttering in 1981 stripped the Hoover-Durant neighborhood — a diverse, mostly lower-income community that surrounds Hoover Elementary School — of vital educational resources.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Intrigue also surrounds the first — and almost assuredly only — March Madness performances of talented freshmen Cameron Boozer of Duke, Darryn Peterson of Kansas and AJ Dybantsa of BYU, each of whom could be selected first overall in June’s NBA draft.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 Mar. 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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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 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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Two Democrats also seek the seat, which encompasses downtown Boise, Garden City and the Foothills.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Mar. 2026
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Election Day encompasses the submission and receipt of ballots, and both must conclude on the date set by Congress, the Republicans and Libertarian Party of Mississippi said in Supreme Court filings.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In these milder environments, more common and inexpensive metals like nickel can be used.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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Pohutsky also alleged inmates at the Ypsilanti facility suffered from health issues directly stemming from unsafe living conditions, including an inmate who tested positive for Aspergillus niger, a type of black mold found in damp indoor environments.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Editing compounds that issue, and not even a familiar and fun soundtrack can distract from a narrative that endlessly circles the same jokes and conflicts without properly deepening them.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
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Anthony Arceneaux, who owns the spot with his wife, Jennifer, circles the room in a white cowboy hat, shaking hands like a Presidential candidate.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Vlad Tenev, chairman and CEO of Robinhood Markets, rings the Opening Bell with Robinhood Ventures Fund I at the New York Stock Exchange on March 6, 2026.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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Cala Pregonda, Menorca Just an island over from the tourist-trodden Mallorca, Menorca feels a world away—a sentiment that rings even more true in the north of the island.—
Catherine Tansey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Unlike CO₂-based models, these atmospheres avoid collapse.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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Splayed out across Bulgarian folk music, trance beats, bruxaria atmospheres, samba, and even bits of nueva ola, Free Spirits feels dialed all the way up.—
Maria Nenet Barrios,
Pitchfork,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Now 39, Horford embraces his role as a mentor for his younger countrymen and those coming from the rest of Latin America.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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When the Sun embraces Saturn in your 12th House of Conceptualization, quiet work becomes powerful.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Surrounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrounds. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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