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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Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
The encampment grew to more than 150 people with tents surrounded by wooden pallets, with the university fire marshal warning that the use of wood was not advised, the House committee report said.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
Rachel Marlowe, Vogue, 19 July 2024
The first on-wall speaker in the Q Series range—the high-performance Q4 Meta—can be used as a left, center, right speaker or as a surround for a wider soundscape without taking up more floor space.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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Verb
Images of the property reveal a large infinity pool with a swim-up bar and an attached spa, with a spacious back deck surrounded by tall palm trees.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
The encampment grew to more than 150 people with tents surrounded by wooden pallets, with the university fire marshal warning that the use of wood was not advised, the House committee report said.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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The luxury Italian brand took over the hotel’s iconic pool for the occasion, festooning the surrounds with a riot of florals as a nod to the house’s new Flora Gorgeous Orchid perfume.
—Rachel Marlowe, Vogue, 19 July 2024
The first on-wall speaker in the Q Series range—the high-performance Q4 Meta—can be used as a left, center, right speaker or as a surround for a wider soundscape without taking up more floor space.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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Photo : Atom Moore Gucci G-Timeless Planetarium (Jewelry) Hours are marked by 12 rotating precious stones that encircle a central tourbillon in a rainbow of color.Carol Besler, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
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This incident comes amid intensified Russian efforts to encircle Selidove, deploying significant infantry in their assault.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Time Frame of Service Use The breach encompasses data compromised between August 23, 2018, and August 20, 2024.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Advanced Surveillance Systems Deployment of modern surveillance technologies, some powered by artificial intelligence, encompassing imagery intelligence (IMINT), signals intelligence (SIGINT), and acoustic monitoring.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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But Clasen and Andersen and their colleagues have run several experiments in exactly this kind of environment — setting up shop at an elaborate haunted house in Denmark called Dystopia.Byrd Pinkerton, Vox, 30 Oct. 2024
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Although Matilda is gone, the family continues her legacy by protecting the environment.Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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To streamline their challenge process, the Warriors want their players to be more discerning on whether to signal to the bench — by circling their index finger — for a review after a whistle.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Laura Dern gives her all as an actress whose sanity is crumbling in this nightmare opus, a slowly circling black whirlpool that pulls you in with its dream logic and traps you in the dark.Keith Staskiewicz, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Planet-warming fossil fuel pollution is threatening the trees, which suck that pollution out of the atmosphere, meaning their loss is exacerbating the climate crisis.Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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Visitors are invited to experience a tranquil atmosphere inspired by Japanese aesthetics, featuring a beautiful garden and minimalist architecture.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Jason, along with his wife Kylie and their daughters, has embraced Taylor as part of their family, even attending her Eras Tour show in New Orleans in October 2024.Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2024
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The Republican nominee has openly embraced the industry during this election cycle, however, and many crypto bulls are pricing in a Trump victory.Greg McKenna, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024
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Not exactly a ringing endorsement of the league’s reclamation efforts, although baseball concedes that the task will probably take years to complete.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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More than just window shopping, you’re also treated to a skyline ringed by red cliffs.Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
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California also recently passed its own climate laws that may apply to any company over $500 million in revenue doing business in California.Joan Michelson, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Mysterious climate cycle blamed for millennia of chaotic weather.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Surround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surround. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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