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as in encompassing
to form a circle around
she was surrounded by cheering fans within moments of scoring the winning goal
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Recent Examples of surrounding
Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Rooted in contemporary rural Spain, to protect that grounding, Sánchez Arévalo is surrounding de la Torre with non-professional actors drawn from the Extremadura town of Fregenal de la Sierra after an extensive local casting process.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
Once the plants reach a foot or so in height, use a garden hoe to pull some of the surrounding soil up around the bases of the plants.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
The more frugal sides are decried as misers or praised for their market savvy, no matter the surrounding factors.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Even amid the latest scandal surrounding their parents, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, following the most recent tranche of the Epstein files, a new report indicates that Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are still standing by their father and mother.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
Analysis of the surrounding terrain suggests the conduit could extend for a few dozen kilometers underground, although only part of the structure can currently be confirmed, Bruzzone said in the statement.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
There are questions surrounding the company's business, namely the stability of pharma marketing budgets and fears of AI disruption.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Members must live or attend school in central San Diego or the surrounding area.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Since then, the bustling market serves the surrounding and significant Latino community and others.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
The stepbrother of a Florida teenager who died aboard a Carnival cruise ship appeared in federal court in Miami on Friday, as investigators continue probing the circumstances surrounding her death.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Rooted in contemporary rural Spain, to protect that grounding, Sánchez Arévalo is surrounding de la Torre with non-professional actors drawn from the Extremadura town of Fregenal de la Sierra after an extensive local casting process.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
Once the plants reach a foot or so in height, use a garden hoe to pull some of the surrounding soil up around the bases of the plants.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
The more frugal sides are decried as misers or praised for their market savvy, no matter the surrounding factors.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Even amid the latest scandal surrounding their parents, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, following the most recent tranche of the Epstein files, a new report indicates that Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are still standing by their father and mother.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
Analysis of the surrounding terrain suggests the conduit could extend for a few dozen kilometers underground, although only part of the structure can currently be confirmed, Bruzzone said in the statement.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
There are questions surrounding the company's business, namely the stability of pharma marketing budgets and fears of AI disruption.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Members must live or attend school in central San Diego or the surrounding area.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surrounding
Verb
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The rehaut features deep-blue Tambour markings and modern numerals on a crisp white background, encircling a 24-hour GMT scale at a lower level.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
2 Feb. 2026
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America’s most powerful military assets have now convened in the Middle East, encircling Iran and preparing to strike it from land, air, and sea.—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The saints’ days are celebrated, the great days of history are celebrated, and they’re celebrated with this sort of enormous exuberance and deep investment that is somehow very, very touching, very embracing, and very inclusive.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As a first step of the project, De Giglio wanted to bring back the authentic barber experience, opening the Barberia of Eredi Zucca barber shop in Milan with a full range of products encompassing grooming, hair care, body care, skin care, tools and accessories.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the guild’s view, actor and performer are synonymous, encompassing both principal and background players.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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So mature, his conviction, his instincts, his fearlessness, and to give something which is so different yet so connecting.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Detectives noted a consistent gait and distinctive walking pattern across videos captured before and after the shooting, including footage showing the suspect circling the area for hours and later walking away from the Barus & Holley building shortly after the gunfire.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Translated into footwear, the daisy now appears as a metal ring circling the heel rather than on the upper or packaging.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In the past few weeks, as ICE’s presence looms over the city, she’s stayed focused on creating a community space where people can feel safe and connected.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
7 Feb. 2026
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The steering has a natural, connected feel that's not artificially weighted, but is genuinely communicative.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And that’s a big part of why Wassner’s phone is ringing off the hook.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Vonn lost control within moments of leaving the start house, clipping a gate with her right shoulder and pinwheeling down the slope before ending up awkwardly on her back, her skis crisscrossed below her and her screams ringing out soon after medical personnel arrived.—
ANDREW DAMPF,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The fire started on the roof of an older medical office building and did not begin inside the attached main hospital building, officials said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Each heavy truck with an attached plow is about $280,000.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Surrounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrounding. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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