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as in circled
to travel completely around
communication satellites encircling the earth
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as in surrounded
to form a circle around
immediately after announcing their engagement, the couple was encircled by their applauding friends
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Recent Examples of encircled
Starting in 1946, however, the Queen Mother opted to wear a large pearl ring instead, also encircled by diamonds.
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Ilana Frost, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Police then encircled the shooter, who used one more bullet on himself.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
There are single and double cultivars offering variations on the classic yellow center encircled by white petals.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Early in the morning on May 6, police in riot gear encircled the encampment and ordered everyone to clear out, arresting 64 individuals who stayed.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Guests can spend their time outside in the pool encircled by loungers, enjoying al fresco group dinners at the long dining table, or playing a few rounds of ping-pong at the outdoor table.
—Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
In addition, a small gold laminate American flag, with the number 250 encircled by stars, will be at the bottom of the back cover.
—Matthew Lee, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
The feeder includes four feeding ports and is encircled by a perch if your backyard birds are in need of a rest between sips.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
The country's National News Agency reported airstrikes and artillery shelling throughout southern Lebanon on Wednesday, including near Bint Jbeil, where Israeli forces have encircled Hezbollah fighters.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Ilana Frost, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Police then encircled the shooter, who used one more bullet on himself.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
There are single and double cultivars offering variations on the classic yellow center encircled by white petals.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Early in the morning on May 6, police in riot gear encircled the encampment and ordered everyone to clear out, arresting 64 individuals who stayed.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Guests can spend their time outside in the pool encircled by loungers, enjoying al fresco group dinners at the long dining table, or playing a few rounds of ping-pong at the outdoor table.
—Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
In addition, a small gold laminate American flag, with the number 250 encircled by stars, will be at the bottom of the back cover.
—Matthew Lee, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
The feeder includes four feeding ports and is encircled by a perch if your backyard birds are in need of a rest between sips.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
The country's National News Agency reported airstrikes and artillery shelling throughout southern Lebanon on Wednesday, including near Bint Jbeil, where Israeli forces have encircled Hezbollah fighters.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encircled
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During a time when Lane Kiffin once again became the target of fans everywhere, his new AD stepped up and circled the wagons.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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For three years, the Wizards’ braintrust has circled 2026 as the draft.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Folk music blared from a fenced area surrounded by rows of riot police in full gear.—
Jovana Gec,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The characterful 850-year-old property is in the postcard-perfect town of Oberau, surrounded by pure air, pristine peaks, and crowd-free forest trails that inevitably propel guests towards a stress-busting nature immersion.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Iran's near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz has thrown global oil trade into disarray, cutting off importers from around one-fifth of the global oil supply that traversed the waterway before the war.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Tehran denied that, but Danish shipping and logistics company Maersk subsequently confirmed that one of its ships had traversed the strait with US protection.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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But the choice fit neatly into the mood currently surrounding Chanel — a house Keough has long orbited — since Matthieu Blazy has taken it in a new direction.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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While Mars is a potential time capsule with evidence of ancient life, other planets like Jupiter and Saturn are orbited by moons that NASA spacecraft are targeting in their hunt for life.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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“Encircled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encircled. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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