build around

phrasal verb

built around; building around; builds around

: to develop or organize (something) by using (something, such as an idea) as its main or central part

We built our program around the idea that people need love and support.

Their lives are built around their children.

Examples of build around in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Keep in mind, the Jayhawks were building around a non-shooting trio of Hunter Dickinson, KJ Adams and Dajuan Harris. —Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025

On the inside, the body is built around a chassis that's mostly magnesium alloy (with some polycarbonate bits) with seals to prevent dust and moisture ingress. —Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025

According to McVie, Nicks’ erstwhile lover was instrumental in transforming the song, which was built around two simple chords, into the band’s only No. 1 hit ever. —John Russell, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025

Photo : Italy Sotheby’s International Realty The villa was built around 1730. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025

Rhymes for build around

• aboveground
• battleground
• belowground
• paperbound
• turnaround
• ultrasound
• underground
• wraparound
• abound
• aground
• astound
• background