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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
Lauren Merola, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
But according to Johnson, elements of what Baby Man addresses, the way it was recorded, and its minimalist approach, caused folks around him to ask about his well-being.
—Daniel Kohn, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
Clare Malone, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Despite its plush texture, the quilt weighs only around 5 pounds, providing a cloudlike feel during warm nights.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
For vehicles lacking that capability, as well as those impacted by the around view mirror system, dealers will update vehicle software for the affected systems free of charge.
—Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
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Preposition
Anderson, a senior, was initially motionless and face down after his head appeared to hit Raridon around the thigh following a 25-yard throw down the right hash marks.
—Lauren Merola, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
But according to Johnson, elements of what Baby Man addresses, the way it was recorded, and its minimalist approach, caused folks around him to ask about his well-being.
—Daniel Kohn, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Much of the creator economy, which Goldman Sachs estimates is worth around two hundred and fifty billion dollars, is dominated by women selling images of upscale motherhood.
—Clare Malone, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Despite its plush texture, the quilt weighs only around 5 pounds, providing a cloudlike feel during warm nights.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The around 240-mile drive from the South Rim would take about 4 hours, Apple Maps said.
—Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
For vehicles lacking that capability, as well as those impacted by the around view mirror system, dealers will update vehicle software for the affected systems free of charge.
—Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for around
Preposition
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As the Dodgers challenged the call, Melvin and assistant athletic trainer Ryo Watanabe met Smith near first base to assess Smith’s health.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Following the indictment, the FBI on Wednesday conducted a raid near Augusta, Georgia, arresting leaders after years of allegations that the church operated like a cult and preyed on military communities nationwide.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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Miz coached up Carmelo on commentary throughout this match.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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After breaking multiple voting records throughout Season 33, fan voting started strong with 21 million votes cast for the new cast, showing a rise of 163% over last season’s premiere episode, which saw 8 million votes.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Passenger train travel time between Milan and Genoa will be cut to about an hour from more than 1½ hours.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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He had been wanted on charges of first-degree murder and kidnapping in connection with the suffocation deaths of Paityn Decker, 9; Evelyn Decker, 8, and Olivia Decker, 5, of Wenatchee in Chelan County, about 150 miles east of Seattle.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The current market situation is a far cry from Coal India's $3 billion issue a decade back that, per domestic media, had led to a liquidity crunch in the country's banking system, including massive redemptions in mutual funds from investors eager to invest in the IPO.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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This kind of pulling back isn't unusual as airlines adjust to actual demand at a new airport, but carriers cutting capacity is not a promising sign for the airport's popularity.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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When does Mackinac Island close?—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The story focuses on family, kindness, and bringing people closer together.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
17 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Humour cuts straight through before the intellect can intervene.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Some mountain communities in San Bernardino County recorded more than 1½ inches in an hour as the thunderstorms moved through.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The General Sherman tree has enough wood to build approximately 120 average-size homes.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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Turning Point’s Student Action Summit hosts approximately 5,000 people annually and its latest Young Women’s Leadership Summit had 3,000 participants.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Make software building available to all people everywhere.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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In the mid-2010s, the girlboss was everywhere.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/around. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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