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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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3
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
Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Illinois’ Luke Altmyer and Penn State’s Drew Allar have proven results from years past to support their strong starts to 2025, while Oregon’s Dante Moore and Ohio State’s Julian Sayin have elite rosters around them.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Take breaks throughout the day to stretch and move around, whether at home, school, or work.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Kat Cornetta, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Jan. 2023
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
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Preposition
The watch has a 52-week scale around the dial, with the week indicated by a central pointer hand.
—Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Illinois’ Luke Altmyer and Penn State’s Drew Allar have proven results from years past to support their strong starts to 2025, while Oregon’s Dante Moore and Ohio State’s Julian Sayin have elite rosters around them.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Miami Dolphins star receiver Tyreek Hill is already being swirled around in trade rumors.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Take breaks throughout the day to stretch and move around, whether at home, school, or work.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Now a senior, Isbell set the school record for all-around score with a 38.5, topping the 18-year-old standard by 0.1 points, in a meet against Woburn Jan. 18.
—Kat Cornetta, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Jan. 2023
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for around
Preposition
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Waterspouts tend to form when the air is cool and moist, and the water is near its warmest.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Phillips died in a police shootout on Monday, after officers were alerted to a possible break-in at a farm goods store in Poipoi in the western Waikato district, near to where he was believed to have been hiding out with his kids, CNN, Radio New Zealand (RNZ) and ABC News Australia reported.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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The world might end up ruled by large technology companies that impose their solutions throughout entire continents, leaving little space for homegrown creativity.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cash’s death was met with profound sadness throughout the music community.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Cochrane’s machines sold for about $800 per unit around the turn of the 20th century.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Only about 3% of this year's participating students came from D-or-F-rated schools, which Smith said reflected little change from the previous year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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California’s legal fight to get those funds back–which hadn’t been spent–will take months if not years to resolve.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Inflation has ticked up in recent months, rekindling price concerns that stretch back to a pandemic-era explosion of household costs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Like Kiko, the center of dozens of storms passed close enough to leave impacts from winds, rain and rough seas.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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But guests also have a chance to get up close with these majestic animals.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Add chicken back to sauce and cook for 3-5 minutes until chicken is coated and warmed through.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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The only way out is through, Sagittarius.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In approximately 14 months, voters will once again head to the polls to vote.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The collection features approximately 350 works created in Cuba from the revolution through the 2000s.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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So, whether you’re headed to Italy or just running errands closer to home, Seyfried’s sneakers are proof that one good pair can carry you everywhere.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Sep. 2025
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There’s just utility workers and government workers everywhere.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/around. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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