as in encircles
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 surrounds
Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Last year, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame chairman John Sykes cracked open the door to dispel a bit of mystique that surrounds his nominating committee.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025
Part of what has long defined the royal family’s appeal is the sense of distance and intrigue that surrounds them.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
For his final engagement at a botanical park that surrounds the city’s Museu Emílio Goeldi, William was taken to see the towering sumauma tree, which is one of the oldest and most magnificent trees in the park.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
My favorite style of Brazilian music is a roda de samba, where musicians play in a circle as the crowd joyously surrounds them at spots like Vaca Atolada or Pedra do Sal.
—Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Much hype surrounds Jayhawks freshman Darryn Peterson.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Two tables have seating that surrounds screens, perfect for table-top role-playing games.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
This is the second part of a series exploring electric bicycles, their local impact and the ongoing controversy that surrounds them.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
News Desk, Artforum, 11 Dec. 2025
The best spas in the world offer soothing surrounds, standout hospitality and treatment menus that are equal parts traditional and unique.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
While some neighborhoods have gotten attention, the progress has been uneven and isn't reaching the same critical mass of development and redevelopment success that has benefited the downtown area and its surrounds.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Much of the focus since the Premier League’s newest venue opened last month has understandably been on its space-age design, and how this temple of glass and steel near the mouth of the River Mersey looks so out of place with its surrounds.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The post shows what claims to be an iPhone 17 chassis made of metal, with the surrounds for the iPhone’s cameras and the camera panel itself made of metal, not glass.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Yet, their followings are distinct from the quasi-religious fervor thar surrounds Khan.
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His 1965 Danziger Studio, a live-work space on Melrose Avenue, featured an uninterrupted stucco façade that blended seamlessly into the urban surrounds.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for surrounds
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The trail encircles a large, ADA-accessible playground and also provides views of the South Bend skyline.—
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Many travelers choose to explore the area via the Ring of Kerry, the scenic drive that encircles the peninsula.—
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That principle necessarily encompasses the freedom to end one’s own life — and to seek medical help in doing so.—
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His research encompasses a diverse range of topics related to population health outcomes.—
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This positions the material as a strong candidate for electric vehicles, aerospace systems, and grid storage operating in extreme cold environments.—
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Many of these organisms are extremophiles, given their ability to survive and thrive in normally inhospitable environments.—
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For all the talk that circles the retail industry about AI’s promise, the fact is that Americans still fear job loss and replacement because of AI.—
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The sprawling west-bank complex, with seating areas tucked around the winding gardens and a slim white cat that circles the breakfast tables with palpable hopefulness, was originally created by the indomitable Zeina Aboukheir, an Italian Lebanese designer.—
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The patient thriller finds Agnes lonely in her seedy motel, with a phone that often rings, though the person on the other end of the line never speaks.—
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The sound of a third gunshot then rings out.—
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The Aztecs make their second trip to Phoenix in a month, this time to face controversial new conference member GCU in one of the nation’s most raucous home-court atmospheres.—
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Merciless, vile, and downright sadistic, The Rite delivers stunning entertainment that strays away from depending on shadows and eerie atmospheres.—
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Its program embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion alongside educational excellence.—
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However, this model recalls the small living movement's roots with a compact cabin-like dwelling that runs off-the-grid and embraces rustic styling.—
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“Surrounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrounds. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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