as in encircling
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as in encompassing
to form a circle around
she was surrounded by cheering fans within moments of scoring the winning goal
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Recent Examples of surrounding
Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
But the confidence surrounding their team under Travis Green’s coaching could help.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
But the rules surrounding the demolition of homes with dangerous materials like asbestos and lead are a complicated web that confuse even those who have spent their lives in the industry.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
The explosion also injured multiple people in the surrounding area.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
These two personalities may join forces for a podcast surrounding their common interest in wine.
—Lydia Mee, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Officials said at least 16 of these weapons have been recovered from crime scenes in Connecticut and surrounding states, including one that was used in a homicide in Middletown in May 2021.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2025
In another court challenge, the drama surrounding beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting significantly ramped up this week.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Today 30 species fly freely throughout Pelican Island and the surrounding archipelagos off the coast of Vero Beach.
—Kara Franker, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
Speaking of surrounding herself with loved ones, Gomez has been doing that with Blanco, particularly over the holiday season.
—Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
But the confidence surrounding their team under Travis Green’s coaching could help.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
But the rules surrounding the demolition of homes with dangerous materials like asbestos and lead are a complicated web that confuse even those who have spent their lives in the industry.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
The explosion also injured multiple people in the surrounding area.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
These two personalities may join forces for a podcast surrounding their common interest in wine.
—Lydia Mee, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Officials said at least 16 of these weapons have been recovered from crime scenes in Connecticut and surrounding states, including one that was used in a homicide in Middletown in May 2021.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2025
In another court challenge, the drama surrounding beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting significantly ramped up this week.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Today 30 species fly freely throughout Pelican Island and the surrounding archipelagos off the coast of Vero Beach.
—Kara Franker, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surrounding
Verb
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The outdoorsy feel continues inside, where rounded columns on concrete bases support a pile of timber boxes encircling a courtyard.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 Jan. 2025
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Yoon defended his decision for troops to be deployed at the election commission as other forces were encircling the National Assembly.—
KIM TONG-HYUNG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Each year, the Whisky Advocate Buying Guide's expert team samples an array of whiskies, encompassing rare, limited editions, and up-and-coming brands likely to hit store shelves nationwide.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
24 Dec. 2024
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Louise Colville, a biologist at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in London, said that the dry conditions in the Southern Levant — an area encompassing modern-day Israel, Palestine and Jordan — had probably been a major factor contributing to the longevity of the seeds.—
Franz Lidz,
New York Times,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Robinson’s effectiveness for Fulham, detailed here by The Athletic, has created plenty of speculation about whether some of the big clubs might be circling for a January signing.—
Paul Tenorio,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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The circling speculation on the 41-year-old future Hall of Famer is that the Jets will release him or that Rodgers could even retire from the NFL.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Early data are promising: In a survey of nursing staff five months after the Moment of Silence began, 92% felt more connected to their patients and families, and 80% felt closer to their teammates.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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This involvement makes employees feel more connected in the organization's success.—
Edward DeAngelis,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Wedding bells will soon be ringing for General Hospital star Steve Burton!—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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Wedding bells will soon be ringing for General Hospital star Steve Burton!—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Hearing set for plan to remodel La Jolla Shores house A city of San Diego hearing officer will hold a public meeting to consider an application for an 851-square-foot second-story addition to a one-story, 2,694-square-foot house with an attached garage at 1821 Viking Way in La Jolla Shores.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Per the listing held by Ivan Sher of IS Luxury, the owner also has access to two parking spots in the attached garage.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These are used in the Meta Quest 3, and provide far better sharpness in the wearer’s peripheral vision than is possible with the fresnel lenses of headsets like the Quest 2 and PSVR 2.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Reynolds' lawyers now say his involvement in the scandal was merely peripheral.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Overall, Pro-Tek’s storage and services are very much linked, driving a business mix that is close to 50-50.—
Brent Simon,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2024
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Its shares are flattered by a local listing and relatively closely linked shareholder base.—
Rochelle Toplensky,
WSJ,
15 Aug. 2022
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“Surrounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrounding. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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