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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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3
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
Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
American Surf magazine recommends the water around Cocoa Beach Pier, Tables Beach, and Lori Wilson Park, but there are many other areas to check out.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
Ukrainian officials say drones inflict around 70 percent of the casualties suffered by both militaries.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 7 June 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
Since then, the conversation around intimacy coördinators has grown spikier.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
American Surf magazine recommends the water around Cocoa Beach Pier, Tables Beach, and Lori Wilson Park, but there are many other areas to check out.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
Adverb
The Mavericks have over a dozen country hits and have been around just as long.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
Ukrainian officials say drones inflict around 70 percent of the casualties suffered by both militaries.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 7 June 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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The 24-foot boat had sunk in the Sacramento River three weeks ago, near the Virgin Sturgeon Restaurant & Marina, according to Eric Laughlin, a spokesperson for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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Police are investigating the death of a pedestrian Thursday afternoon near 31st Street and Prospect Avenue, Kansas City Police Department Capt. Jake Becchina said in a press release.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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The morning after, the mood in the Lower Galilee town was somber, compounded by anger over a lack of adequate bomb shelters, an issue that Palestinian citizens of Israel have long warned was a glaring inequality that exists throughout their communities.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
16 June 2025
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Tuesday may warm up to a high in the low 70s and remain partly sunny throughout the day, forecasts show.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
16 June 2025
Adverb
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The prize awards £1 million (about $1.2 million) annually to five winners.—
Olivia Kemp,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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The other horse, found on the farm about 60 miles east of Tampa, died.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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The play transports viewers back to the 1950s but feels equally relevant in the 2020s with its themes of unrestrained political power, corporate timidity and journalistic integrity.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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The collaboration is a culmination of a 10-year relationship between Matheson and the culinary brand, which was founded back in 2010.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
Adverb
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For example, the GFS could spit out a prediction for a US hurricane landfall about 10 days from now, only to have that chance completely disappear as the forecast date draws closer.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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The folding handles close away neatly into side recesses to create flush sides that store cleanly side by side.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2025
Adverb
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The Dodgers, who won Monday’s opener 8-7 in 10 innings, got through Tuesday’s 11-1 Padres victory by essentially giving up midway through.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2025
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Sure, there are thousands of SPF products to sift through, but finding the right sunscreen for your skin tone and type can be tricky.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
11 June 2025
Adverb
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That purchase price included tax benefits valued at approximately $165 million representing a net purchase price after tax of $980 million.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
Adverb
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Upgrading your account security applies everywhere.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Remove standing water everywhere on your property, including in gutters, toys, patio furniture and pot saucers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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“Around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/around. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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