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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 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
Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
See round ups for Fort Worth-area teams and scores from around the state.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
The Green Bay Packers are still around.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
This constant barking can make dog owners feel frustrated and guilty, especially when neighbors are around to hear it.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
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Preposition
This is true, at least, in more than eighty-five countries around the world.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
See round ups for Fort Worth-area teams and scores from around the state.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
The league will not get caught with its pants down this time around.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
The Green Bay Packers are still around.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Knocking down webs on your porch and around entries will encourage spiders to move on to somewhere else.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
This constant barking can make dog owners feel frustrated and guilty, especially when neighbors are around to hear it.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for around
Preposition
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The global war on terror was near its peak.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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With Duke playing keep-away to prevent the Huskies from fouling, Cayden Boozer’s pass near midcourt was deflected, and after UConn came up with the ball, Demary made a shot from well behind the 3-point line.—
Noah Trister,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Despite being bothered by his elbow throughout the 2025 campaign, Rodón enjoyed his best season with the Yankees last year.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Some constituents argue the Republican from Tarkio has not been receptive to their concerns throughout his 13 terms in Congress.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The backstory The resort opened as The Nam Hai in 2006 and operated as such for about a decade before it was acquired by Four Seasons.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Officers believe the suspect is about 21-23 years old and drives an older model dark green Honda Civic.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Phelps arrived at Boise State as a walk-on and was treated as a defensive back at first.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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The video ends as the driver retrieves what appears to be a firearm from the street, before both men climb back onto the scooter and ride off-screen.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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New star closer Edwin Diaz came on to pitch a perfect ninth, securing his second save of the season.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Bello stood up as her mother moved closer.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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As a result of the war, Iran has sharply curtailed traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping lane where one-fifth of the world's oil supply passes through.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2026
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Seawater is forced at high pressure through a semi-permeable membrane that allows water molecules to pass through while blocking most salts and other impurities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The journey is a true adventure that includes moderate to challenging hikes, but the reward is a wild, unspoiled jungle with magnificent wildlife encounters—Osa Peninsula hosts approximately 50% of all of the species found in Costa Rica.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Boise State is nearing completion of its $70 million project, which will seat approximately 1,600 and feature amenities for student-athletes, such as a nutrition center and a lounge.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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There was Kobe Brown driving for an uncontested dunk over here, Quenton Jackson breaking down the Heat’s defense over there and Obi Toppin finding gaps in the Heat defense everywhere.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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As with the others, Bjorn and wife and creative director Julija’s thoughtful touches are everywhere, from the singular pieces of vintage decor that fill the rooms to the economical (and ecological) construction of the cabins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/around. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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