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
Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2025
With all of the uncertainty surrounding the budget and the IRS, taxpayers aren’t rushing to file their taxes (☆).
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
The restoration was made from a scan of the 16mm original camera negative, with the 5.1 surround soundtrack being mastered from DAT tapes by the UCLA Film and Television Archive.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The observatory said the pyroclastic flows would affect the areas immediately surrounding the volcano.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2025
With all of the uncertainty surrounding the budget and the IRS, taxpayers aren’t rushing to file their taxes (☆).
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Noun
The set, by Jason Ardizzone-West, consists of a raked white floor of interlocking panels (like the cladding of the Death Star, flattened out with a rolling pin) and a curved surround of more panels, towering and blank, soldiers ready to receive the inevitable full blast of constant LED video.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
The restoration was made from a scan of the 16mm original camera negative, with the 5.1 surround soundtrack being mastered from DAT tapes by the UCLA Film and Television Archive.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surround
Verb
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Wolves track, pursue and encircle prey using only positional awareness of their packmates, proving that teamwork can arise naturally—without a leader.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The move raises the prospect of Russian forces cutting Ukrainian supply lines and encircling Kyiv's troops.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Sales topped $35 million as the business grew to encompass a line of soups as well as a Keto-friendly line that’s high in protein.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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There’s something about the porthole windows that make this houseboat—which encompasses a dining space, lounge, kitchen, a pair of bedrooms, and two bathrooms—tenfold cozier.—
Dan Q. Dao,
Architectural Digest,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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Together, these fluctuations create a challenging environment for margin management.—
John Moss,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Jonah Hill is circling to headline, write and direct Cut Off for Warner Bros.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
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Dolphins circled the capsule as divers readied it for hoisting onto the recovery ship.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Iron was eventually drained from the oceans, setting off a self-amplifying process where more and more oxygen was made available to accumulate in the atmosphere.—
David Bressan,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The atmosphere is upscale and inviting, with a great drink selection featuring plenty of bourbons and craft cocktails.—
Jamie Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The two embraced, reveling in No. 12 seed McNeese’s 69-67 upset victory over No. 5 seed Clemson in an NCAA tournament Midwest Regional first round game.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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These globe-spanning gins embrace bold botanicals that intrigue and delight.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That alone should set the alarm bells ringing as PayPal would obviously not be sending you a critical security notification using a throwaway Gmail address.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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And for one night a week, with the ship bathed in red, that sentiment rings truer than ever.—
Josh Rivera,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Trump’s executive order promoting timber production, meanwhile, would be devastating for the climate, critics say.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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So despite the climate of the world, because the climate is always going to change.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Surround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surround. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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