as in surroundings
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
the joys of growing up in the environment that a small town offers
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Recent Examples of environment
However, devices cannot replace a vibrant, engaging classroom environment facilitated by a teacher.
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arkansasonline.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Whoever sells the most wins a car; whoever sells the least is out of a job – a ruthless environment where each character will do anything to come out on top.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
Context: Climate change is altering the environment in which severe thunderstorms and tornadoes form.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025
Sustainable Materials Fabrics like organic cotton, linen, and bamboo are increasingly gaining popularity as eco-conscious buyers look to outfit their beds in materials that are not only better for the environment but also more comfortable and breathable too, says Dylag.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Whoever sells the most wins a car; whoever sells the least is out of a job – a ruthless environment where each character will do anything to come out on top.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
Context: Climate change is altering the environment in which severe thunderstorms and tornadoes form.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025
Sustainable Materials Fabrics like organic cotton, linen, and bamboo are increasingly gaining popularity as eco-conscious buyers look to outfit their beds in materials that are not only better for the environment but also more comfortable and breathable too, says Dylag.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for environment
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Instead, the stage remained in orbit for nearly three weeks before falling back into the atmosphere on February 19, scattering debris fragments at several locations in Poland.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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In lieu of narrative progression, Lund is singularly intent on generating an atmosphere that makes the viewer feel like they’re perched in the bleachers.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Using exclusively archival material, The White House Effect tells the origin story of the climate crisis and how a political battle in the George H.W. Bush administration changed the course of history.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
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There’s good reason to believe that their next earnings report covering the current climate and at the center of the latest 40-day boycott organized by Black faith leaders – will paint a substantially less ambiguous picture.—
Allyson Kapin,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Billet aluminum trim, including the windshield surround and interior trim.—
Mark Phelan,
USA TODAY,
15 Mar. 2025
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And modern lighting technology means there's no hiding once the sun goes down—depending on the model, the surround might illuminate after dark.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
10 Mar. 2025
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But in the context of the film, at times it's used among the couples to avoid answering direct questions.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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If someone does end up getting one of these other tests, the results might be unreliable, or they might be taken out of context when the patient tries to interpret them, experts said.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Environment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/environment. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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