as in to encircle
to form a circle around
she was surrounded by cheering fans within moments of scoring the winning goal
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as in surroundings
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
the vast, featureless surround of the desert was strangely appealing to him
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Recent Examples of surround
Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
The project looks set to explore the same sense of unease surrounding daily life under Augusto Pinochet sparked by the ghastly deeds carried out by his regime.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Howard Walker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
Mournful guitar and subdued harmonies surround, making this one of Nelson’s most evocative vocal renderings.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2024
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The pair was surrounded by an arch of pink and red roses next to a body of water.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
The project looks set to explore the same sense of unease surrounding daily life under Augusto Pinochet sparked by the ghastly deeds carried out by his regime.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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It’s made up of around 10,000 tiny square tubes, each hand-welded together and mounted in the highly polished surround.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
Mournful guitar and subdued harmonies surround, making this one of Nelson’s most evocative vocal renderings.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2024
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However, despite being the architects of Assad's downfall, HTS's ability to govern over Syria, filled with opposition factions and encircled by expansionist foreign powers, is far from assured.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Another scene involves a Ukrainian drone unit defending another village, mostly without infantry support, encircled by Russian troops.Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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Instead of encircling Taiwan, Chinese naval ships appear aiming to assert control within the first island chain – a strategic chain of islands encompassing Japan, Taiwan, parts of the Philippines and Indonesia, the official added.Wayne Chang, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Their platforms, which encompass social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, enable advertisers to reach specific demographics with precision.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Each product is built with precision and care, featuring whisper-quiet motors, scratch-resistant surfaces, and modern designs that fit perfectly into any environment.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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According to the , the storm moved westward through an environment conducive to sustaining powerful systems, including warm sea surface temperatures of up to 84°F and low vertical wind shear.Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Raising questions of multi-layered identity in convulsive times, the Copia Final standout looks to have several sales agents circling it.John Hopewell, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
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The guy who almost single-handedly sent Sean Payton circling another parking lot came out on the Browns’ first play of the evening — a 44-yard jaunt over the middle — and never left.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2024
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The presence of luminaries such as Clive Davis and Quincy Jones as music chairmen, along with show producer George Schlatter, created an atmosphere of star power that rivals even the top entertainment industry awards shows.Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 15 Dec. 2024
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In the thick atmosphere, stray dogs fight with seabirds for scraps of offal and urinate against the barrels of blood and salt water where waiting fish float.Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2024
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Warm up rooms with notes of cinnamon and cashmere or embrace the Christmas spirit with sugar cookies scents — all of which are on sale at Amazon starting at $15.Melissa Epifano, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Their Majesties Charles and Camilla are embracing the Christmas spirit after coming off of a tumultuous year marked by health issues.Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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President-elect Donald Trump praised Elon Musk and other members of his incoming administration early Thursday after ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange.Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Now they’re fortified and cleaned, the bells’ ringing mechanism updated, and the great organ (set between the bell towers on the west side) restored.Dana Thomas, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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These interpretation services help meet the demand for better communication in today’s diverse climate.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The car lobby group, which represents the likes of BMW, Ferrari, Renault, Volkswagen and Volvo, said in late November that action is necessary to further support the industry, citing sluggish EV demand and a deteriorating economic climate.Sam Meredith, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Surround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surround. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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