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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 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
Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
30 June 2026
Both the size of the IPO and the hype around it – and CEO Elon Musk – have ignited outsized interest from investors.
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John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
The temperature handily topped the 30 degrees Celsius mark, hitting around 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
This constant barking can make dog owners feel frustrated and guilty, especially when neighbors are around to hear it.
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Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Preposition
Studies show that around a third of reproductive-age women are deficient in ferritin, an essential yet overlooked protein for women’s health and overall well-being.
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Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
30 June 2026
Both the size of the IPO and the hype around it – and CEO Elon Musk – have ignited outsized interest from investors.
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John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Adverb
People weren’t doing anything in particular other than walking around.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
The temperature handily topped the 30 degrees Celsius mark, hitting around 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Adjective
Knocking down webs on your porch and around entries will encourage spiders to move on to somewhere else.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
This constant barking can make dog owners feel frustrated and guilty, especially when neighbors are around to hear it.
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Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for around
Preposition
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Crews have been seen unloading equipment from trucks this week — much of it covered or obscured — and barricades have been placed near the perimeter of the arena.
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Run a fan near seating and dining areas to keep flying pests off food and guests.
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New reads abound for your vacation tote throughout the weeks of July, with fiction picks featuring a Carnival cruise casualty, a highly entertaining jewel heist at the Waldorf-Astoria, and a Soviet-era madcap adventure.
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The sumptuous design extends throughout the property, from the dining room, adorned with Murano glass chandeliers and wall sconces, to the moody bar and lounge with its fine wood paneling and custom ironwork.
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Hernandez, 29, a contractor based in Franklin, about 20 miles south of Nashville, undertook the $380 project with furniture from HomeGoods after seeing his pet spend most of her life tucked away in a little corner.
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Back in the arena, Kaw-Liga lasts about five seconds on the mini bull.
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The pathologist documented extensive bruising and hemorrhage involving Joanna’s abdomen, flanks, back, buttocks, thighs and lower extremities, according to the affidavit.
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Other food available at the fair includes a Turkey Leg that costs $23, a Smash Cheeseburger that will set patrons back $20 and a Giant Western Sausage that sells $20.
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Elliot Anderson and Declan Rice should continue in midfield, but Jude Bellingham must drop closer during build-up.
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When the two ends are brought close together, the magnet helps the connector automatically align and snap into place.
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Thorough cooking kills the virus, so cook eggs and meat all the way through and skip raw milk.
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The manicure lets the natural tones of your nail peek through, and has been spotted on the likes of Zoë Kravitz (painted by celebrity manicurist Jin Soon Choi) and Kylie Jenner (created by nail artist Zola Ganzorigt).
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Set on nearly three acres, the approximately 6,100-square-foot residence featured six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, along with a semicircular living room, marble floors, and lush grounds anchored by a pool and loggia.
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From July 2025 to now, this number fell to approximately 5% of export sales, or about 1,000 cases.
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The retro ensemble caught the attention of fans and press everywhere.
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Pull-on pants are everywhere this summer, offering a welcome alternative to uncomfortable, constrictive options.
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“Around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/around. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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