as in surrounding
to form a circle around
a decaying, impoverished city environed by affluent suburbs
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Eco effort The resort has officially banned a long list of items with potential to harm the surrounding environment, from Styrofoam to plastic straws.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026 -
How Mecklenburg salaries compare to other NC counties Salaries for Mecklenburg County employees outpace some of the region’s smaller surrounding counties and other major metropolitan areas.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Environing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/environing. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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