as in to encircle
to form a circle around
she was surrounded by cheering fans within moments of scoring the winning goal
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as in surroundings
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
the vast, featureless surround of the desert was strangely appealing to him
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Recent Examples of surround
Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 12 June 2025
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is using drones during the protests in Los Angeles, the department has confirmed, further fueling controversy surrounding the escalating law enforcement response to the demonstrations that broke out as immigration raids occurred throughout the city.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 12 June 2025
Elspeth Velten, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2025
Otherwise, this is the bargain buy for those after knock-out surround in an all-in-one package.
—Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 13 Apr. 2025
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Verb
But the actions to roll back protections for the Boundary Waters and surrounding public lands can only be taken one of two ways, according to Lyons: either through legislation in Congress or via executive action.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 12 June 2025
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is using drones during the protests in Los Angeles, the department has confirmed, further fueling controversy surrounding the escalating law enforcement response to the demonstrations that broke out as immigration raids occurred throughout the city.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 12 June 2025
Noun
Set on pristine white sand, the resort is an angular sandcastle of clean lines, coral surfaces, and glittering private pools that mirror the island’s milky blue surrounds.
—Elspeth Velten, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2025
Otherwise, this is the bargain buy for those after knock-out surround in an all-in-one package.
—Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surround
Verb
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Pochettino was asked multiple times about Pulisic’s interview, which added only another layer of drama to the narratives now encircling this team.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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The pendant itself is an image of the Virgin Mary, encircled by a sunburst-like filigree frame.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Essence,
11 June 2025
Verb
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The agency compared the bill with current tax law, which encompasses Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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The main risk zones encompassed some 250,000 square miles in total and included some major population centers such as New York, Houston in Texas, Memphis in Tennessee, and Denver, Colorado.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Noun
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At the same time, the professionally focused MacBook Pro will squeeze out another year or two, which will be welcomed by those using the laptop in a production environment, but Tim Cook has put the platform on notice of cancellation.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Two people, circling each other, face-to-face, trying to—through that close looking—gauge each other’s interest in limits and limitations, in line-crossing.—
Hanif Abdurraqib
June 12,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
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Share your favorite joke, show him a funny video on your phone, or introduce him to the latest meme circling the internet.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Ultimately, professor Bayram says, the Gaziantep baklava known today was shaped by the local ingredients, the atmosphere and climate of the city — and by local chefs who were consumed with perfecting the recipe and passed that obsession along to their apprentices.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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Game 3 is back in Sunrise Monday, and if Game 2’s Panthers watch party was any preview, expect a wild atmosphere.—
Adam Beasley,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Perhaps the real beauty behind this new King Air is its ability to recall the past while embracing the future.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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Organizations must move away from outdated models and embrace those that prioritize resilience, innovation and long-term value.—
Sanjay Menon,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Verb
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The alarm rings familiar, and so does the cost of overreach.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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The hospital is looking to continue the care of its current patients and is accepting new patients, from those who have not yet been diagnosed to those ringing the bell once their treatment is completed.—
Lillian Ashworth,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Instead of treating sustainability as a checklist or compliance task, organizations must rethink it as a strategy for balance—across climate, communities, and capital.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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The other day she was arrested again as a 68-year-old climate activist.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
14 June 2025
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“Surround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surround. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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