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as in about
on all sides or in every direction
he looked around butterflies were flying all around
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as in back
toward the opposite direction
she turned around and saw him
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as in close
at, within, or to a short distance or time
our dog usually stays around our yard he'll be getting in around 6:00
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as in through
from beginning to end
a team that plays all year around
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as in approximately
close to but not exactly
there's around a hundred books still left to be packed in boxes
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as in everywhere
in one place and another
while typewriters can still be seen around, they are no longer the common office fixtures they once were
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as in existing
having being at the present time
she's generally regarded as one of the most talented singers around
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Recent Examples of around
David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
The attack took place around 4 a.m. on Nov. 13, 2022, as all four were inside an off-campus house near the University of Idaho.
Kohberger, at the time, was a Ph.D. student studying criminology at Washington State University, which is just 10 miles away from the crime scene.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 28 Jan. 2025
David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
The crash occurred around 1:39 p.m. at 5500 North Freeway..
The driver of the truck was pronounced dead on the scene, police said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2025
Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
In 1983, Dianne Durham became the first Black woman to win the U.S.A. Gymnastics senior national championship and beat Mary Lou Retton to take the all-around title at the McDonald’s International Gymnastics Championship in Los Angeles.
—Andrea Williams Taylor Baucom, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2022
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Preposition
Funny and poignant in equal measure, the comedy of manners does sag here and there, with a noticeable energy dip around the two-thirds mark.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
The attack took place around 4 a.m. on Nov. 13, 2022, as all four were inside an off-campus house near the University of Idaho.
Kohberger, at the time, was a Ph.D. student studying criminology at Washington State University, which is just 10 miles away from the crime scene.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 28 Jan. 2025
Adverb
But having seen much violence and death in his years as a logger, he’s tormented by the sense that darkness is following him around and some kind of punishment is coming his way.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
The crash occurred around 1:39 p.m. at 5500 North Freeway..
The driver of the truck was pronounced dead on the scene, police said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
In this corner, standing 5-foot-3 and winner of the 2022 NCAA women’s gymnastics all-around title, Florida’s Trinity Thomas.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
In 1983, Dianne Durham became the first Black woman to win the U.S.A. Gymnastics senior national championship and beat Mary Lou Retton to take the all-around title at the McDonald’s International Gymnastics Championship in Los Angeles.
—Andrea Williams Taylor Baucom, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for around
Preposition
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So far, the company has already opened three new Florida locations this year — in Homestead, Merritt Island, and near Lake Worth Beach — and has about 35 other stores slated to open this year, including in Broward and Palm Beach counties.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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Boat trips in the fjord systems around Nuuk or among the icebergs near Ilulissat are very popular.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Don’t fret about this sheer formula fading away throughout the day because its fine powder formula clings onto skin and complexion makeup for long-lasting wear.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2025
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The suit suggests possible health risks associated with PFAS might be more pronounced in this case because consumers are encouraged to keep wearable devices on throughout the day, often for long stretches of time.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
23 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Swift arrived about 90 minutes before kickoff, sauntering down the tunnel to her usual VIP suite.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
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In the 450 main event, Jett Lawrence won the race just about 2.4 seconds ahead of Ken Roczen.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Despite estranged star Jimmy Butler serving the second half of his two-game suspension back in Miami, the Heat snapped their recent skid with a 106-97 win over the scuffling Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center on Saturday.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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On Washington Week With The Atlantic, panelists joined to discuss the president’s first week back in office.—
The Editors,
The Atlantic,
25 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Meanwhile, Zuckerberg has introduced new company policies, such as cutting back on moderation and scrapping the platform’s fact-checking system, as he’s grown closer with the Trump administration.—
Britney Nguyen,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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When looking at full 162 game seasons, that number tied a career-best for the 32-year-old closer.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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That’s only a temporary measure, though, as the sale would ultimately need to go through.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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At least 30 of her neighbors also lost their homes in the Alphabets neighborhood when the Palisades Fire stormed through.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Its length of approximately 5.6 million miles (9 million kilometers) encircles over half the planet’s orbit around the star every 30 and a half hours.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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When to Watch The best time to view the planets is shortly after sunset, because three of them—Venus, Saturn, and Neptune—set between approximately 9 and 10:30 pm local time.—
Gretchen Rundorff,
WIRED,
17 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The windows featured goats floating on cashmere clouds, little flocks of sheep, old-fashioned wooden mills and bales of wool everywhere.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
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Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar’s hits were everywhere.—
Justin Curto,
Vulture,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/around. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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