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as in about
on all sides or in every direction
he looked around butterflies were flying all around
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as in back
toward the opposite direction
she turned around and saw him
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as in close
at, within, or to a short distance or time
our dog usually stays around our yard he'll be getting in around 6:00
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as in through
from beginning to end
a team that plays all year around
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as in approximately
close to but not exactly
there's around a hundred books still left to be packed in boxes
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as in everywhere
in one place and another
while typewriters can still be seen around, they are no longer the common office fixtures they once were
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as in existing
having being at the present time
she's generally regarded as one of the most talented singers around
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Recent Examples of around
Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
Steve Taylor lost his home in Camarillo, a city of around 74,000, in the fire.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
At the top of the night, around 6 p.m. ET, both platforms needed runway to settle into themselves.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
In 1983, Dianne Durham became the first Black woman to win the U.S.A. Gymnastics senior national championship and beat Mary Lou Retton to take the all-around title at the McDonald’s International Gymnastics Championship in Los Angeles.
—Andrea Williams Taylor Baucom, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2022
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People from around the world place bets on when this will occur, and the jackpot often surpasses $300,000.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
Steve Taylor lost his home in Camarillo, a city of around 74,000, in the fire.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Adverb
Rhesus monkeys are typically 19-21 inches in length, weigh around 12-17 lbs., and can become aggressive if provoked.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
At the top of the night, around 6 p.m. ET, both platforms needed runway to settle into themselves.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
Adjective
In this corner, standing 5-foot-3 and winner of the 2022 NCAA women’s gymnastics all-around title, Florida’s Trinity Thomas.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
In 1983, Dianne Durham became the first Black woman to win the U.S.A. Gymnastics senior national championship and beat Mary Lou Retton to take the all-around title at the McDonald’s International Gymnastics Championship in Los Angeles.
—Andrea Williams Taylor Baucom, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for around
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Israeli media reported a rocket had landed near the airport.Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Adding more gasoline to the fire, a controversial jail diversion project — which both candidates opposed — near the district’s borders became a political issue in the race.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The drama would continue throughout the watch’s life, with it being forgotten by one client and then stolen in 1983.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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As such, The Times will be providing updates on Tuesday’s election throughout the day and beyond, including on local, state and national races.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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The two hunted all day with just one break for lunch when, finally, a doe came trotting by at about 5:30 p.m.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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The 25-year-old called 911 about 7:30 p.m. Monday and said he had been assaulted in a road rage incident.Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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Does will come from several directions, converge in the corner, and make their way back into the timber.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Flipping that feature back on brought me to 15 points.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Anyone who is in line to vote when the polls close can remain in line and still legally cast their ballots in Wisconsin's election.Journal Sentinel, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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And jumping into a cage to get up close with one of the ocean's most feared and misunderstood predators: white sharks.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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So when storms do roll through, more rain can fall over land, which increases the risk of flooding.Denise Chow, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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This is great for breathability, but can let heavy rain through.Wes Siler, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
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Augusta Gold had a working capital deficiency of approximately $32,000,000 as of September 30, 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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One bar is approximately equal to the air pressure at sea level on Earth.Benjamin Roulston, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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The two biggest pop breakouts of 2024 showed up everywhere they were expected: All of the big four categories, along with Best Pop Solo Performance and Best Pop Vocal Album.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Vice President Kamala Harris performed worse than President Joe Biden did in 2020 nearly everywhere: in big cities and rural areas, in blue states and red ones.Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/around. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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