as in to encircle
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 surround
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2025
See the flight path of the plane and helicopter
• Hear air traffic audio in the moments surrounding the collision
2.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025
Angela Serratore, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The chapel reflected the Gothic Revival style with a high gabled slate roof, long, narrow Gothic arched windows with limestone surround and brick turret buttresses at the corners, according to the St. Joseph Historic Area Preservation Plan from 1991.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Verb
There were questions surrounding star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2025
See the flight path of the plane and helicopter
• Hear air traffic audio in the moments surrounding the collision
2.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025
Noun
To the right is the living room, where there’s a gas fireplace with a jade-green tile surround and an ornate wood mantel with a mirror.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The chapel reflected the Gothic Revival style with a high gabled slate roof, long, narrow Gothic arched windows with limestone surround and brick turret buttresses at the corners, according to the St. Joseph Historic Area Preservation Plan from 1991.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surround
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Driving the news: Hamas armed militants released the three hostages in the center of Gaza City with hundreds of cheering Palestinians encircling the cars.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
19 Jan. 2025
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More lights hang from the balconies of the buildings and encircle a towering Christmas tree at the entrance.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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The next report will encompass the entire July 2024 to June 2025 fiscal year.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Their storylines aren’t just about who likes who, but are really about coming into young adulthood, coming into their own and the reality of what all of that encompasses.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Her adeptness in navigating complex transactions equips businesses with comprehensive legal solutions, enabling them to excel in a multifaceted regulatory environment.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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Just as support for Trump and deregulation is at odds with a desire for a healthy environment, so is an allergy to climate action.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The aircraft aborted the landing, circled around, and successfully landed on the second try.—
Casey Tolan,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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For his part, quarterback Jalen Hurts looked poised and confident in the pocket (despite taking a safety against the Rams), completing 75 percent of his passes with snow circling in Lincoln Financial Field.—
Jess Bryant,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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The film captures the atmosphere of Iran in the 1980s and ’90s remarkably well for having been shot in Italy and directed by an Israeli who has never set foot in the country.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2025
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Its woodsy accents and cozy atmosphere are sure to draw you in.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In addition to making bold beauty movies, Rinna has embraced daring outfits.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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Crash shatters families The victims also included a law professor, beloved family members and an attorney who fully embraced life.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Malibu resident Jessica Davis is part of an army of volunteers determined to help the tens of thousands of animals displaced by the deadly, destructive blazes Comments Ever since the Palisades Fire tore through her Malibu community on Jan. 7, Jessica Davis’s cellphone has been ringing nonstop.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Season 1 introduced Peter as a low-level FBI agent stationed in the White House basement, tasked with manning an emergency hotline for undercover spies, which never rings.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The display rooms chronicle the political climate of the 1920s and ’30s.—
Laurel Graeber,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Despite the cold start to the week, weather experts predict that Florida's climate will return to normal seasonal temperatures as the cold front moves eastward.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Surround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surround. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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