as in encircling
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as in encompassing
to form a circle around
she was surrounded by cheering fans within moments of scoring the winning goal
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Recent Examples of surrounding
Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Along with the growing excitement surrounding the release of the second season and the conclusion of the series, new vinyl editions of the soundtrack have become available.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The soft sediments surrounding the crater flowed inside and filled the void to form a visible rim.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
As the podcast is about exploring the mysteries surrounding the town, the game focuses on investigation over combat.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
But in the summer, many more people flock to Whitney and the surrounding mountains and are often unprepared for the harsh terrain.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Instead of responding to rumors surrounding his love life, however, Smith has elected to turn to music.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Following a group of young adult treasure hunters on the shores of North Carolina, the Netflix production continues to have its loyal fans hanging onto every moment, surrounding character storylines and all of the love, loss and drama that comes with it.
—Jeff Conway, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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One of the best perks of living in Los Angeles is adventuring to other neighborhoods and surrounding areas.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Along with the growing excitement surrounding the release of the second season and the conclusion of the series, new vinyl editions of the soundtrack have become available.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The soft sediments surrounding the crater flowed inside and filled the void to form a visible rim.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
As the podcast is about exploring the mysteries surrounding the town, the game focuses on investigation over combat.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
But in the summer, many more people flock to Whitney and the surrounding mountains and are often unprepared for the harsh terrain.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Instead of responding to rumors surrounding his love life, however, Smith has elected to turn to music.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Following a group of young adult treasure hunters on the shores of North Carolina, the Netflix production continues to have its loyal fans hanging onto every moment, surrounding character storylines and all of the love, loss and drama that comes with it.
—Jeff Conway, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surrounding
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When Engelbert announced the news while on speaker, Clark’s Fever teammates yelled and jumped with joy while encircling the team’s star.David Close, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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Entering into the Trans-Pacific Partnership makes less sense when justified by vague references to encircling China.Timothy Meyer, Foreign Affairs, 26 June 2018
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The hotel restaurant, The Surfing Fox, has an ambiance that’s beachy and laidback, perfectly encompassing Santa Monica's vibe.Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The shipbuilding process for a cruise ship typically spans two to three years, encompassing concept development, construction, and outfitting.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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Several possible candidates are already circling.Brian Stelter, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Questions raised over whether Israeli forces entered An Associated Press reporter saw Israeli troops operating near the border in armored trucks, with helicopters circling overhead, but could not confirm ground forces had crossed into Lebanon.AAMER MADHANI, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
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Australia's youth are some of the most connected in the world, with about 97% using social media across an average of four platforms.Harriet Marsden, theweek, 7 Nov. 2024
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In particular, the Future TV Stage was brimming with inspiring best-case presentations on this topic, as well as addressable TV and connected TV.Ivan Guzenko, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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With a 1-800 number supposedly ringing off the hook, the lawyer has said his Lone Star state office has 100 more alleged Combs victims on the verge of going public and to the courts.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
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With a 1-800 number supposedly ringing off the hook, the lawyer has said his Lone Star state office has 100 more alleged Combs victims on the verge of going public and to the courts.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
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Its curvaceous shape represents the female form, with an attached ball symbolizing the constraints women face.Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Fox added on a black and white Dsquared2 clutch featuring an attached glovelet.Hannah Malach, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
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Those settlements show another, quieter front in China’s expanding efforts to assert its control over disputed, peripheral territories – also playing out in the South and East China Seas – as Chinese leader Xi Jinping seeks to bolster national security and enhance China’s position over its rivals.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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There’s also very clear softness and smearing in your peripheral vision.Andrew Williams, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Overall, Pro-Tek’s storage and services are very much linked, driving a business mix that is close to 50-50.Brent Simon, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024
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Its shares are flattered by a local listing and relatively closely linked shareholder base.Rochelle Toplensky, WSJ, 15 Aug. 2022
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“Surrounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrounding. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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