as in encircled
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 surrounded
He was surrounded by numerous family and Braves alumni during the ceremony, which was relocated from the field to the Milner Technology Conference Center due to rain.
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Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
The department said on X that the incident occurred early Saturday when LAPD officers were trying to clear debris from the road and were surrounded by protesters.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
While Fuller’s may now be surrounded by breweries and art galleries, the old-school luncheonette holds strong.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
UConn wide receiver Skyler Bell, surrounded by family and friends, watched the telecast as former teammate Cam Edwards recorded.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
The post, which did not include a caption, shows Bieber standing in a lake surrounded by greenery while holding his son, who is dressed in an all-blue outfit.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Johnson watched the draft at home in Eastvale, about 90 minutes north of San Diego, surrounded by family and friends.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The parties and the protests The dinner, which will be televised live by CNN and other channels, is the centerpiece of the weekend’s social calendar, surrounded by more than a dozen brunches, ceremonies, receptions and late-night parties.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Where the hill of Fiesole begins to climb, but still in Florence, that’s where the quiet idyll of Il Salviatino begins, a 15th-century villa surrounded by a 13-acre park just 10 minutes away from the Duomo (Santa Maria del Fiore) and a 25-minute ride from the airport.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
The department said on X that the incident occurred early Saturday when LAPD officers were trying to clear debris from the road and were surrounded by protesters.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
While Fuller’s may now be surrounded by breweries and art galleries, the old-school luncheonette holds strong.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
UConn wide receiver Skyler Bell, surrounded by family and friends, watched the telecast as former teammate Cam Edwards recorded.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
The post, which did not include a caption, shows Bieber standing in a lake surrounded by greenery while holding his son, who is dressed in an all-blue outfit.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Johnson watched the draft at home in Eastvale, about 90 minutes north of San Diego, surrounded by family and friends.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The parties and the protests The dinner, which will be televised live by CNN and other channels, is the centerpiece of the weekend’s social calendar, surrounded by more than a dozen brunches, ceremonies, receptions and late-night parties.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Where the hill of Fiesole begins to climb, but still in Florence, that’s where the quiet idyll of Il Salviatino begins, a 15th-century villa surrounded by a 13-acre park just 10 minutes away from the Duomo (Santa Maria del Fiore) and a 25-minute ride from the airport.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surrounded
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The country's National News Agency reported airstrikes and artillery shelling throughout southern Lebanon on Wednesday, including near Bint Jbeil, where Israeli forces have encircled Hezbollah fighters.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The country’s National News Agency reported airstrikes and artillery shelling throughout southern Lebanon on Wednesday, include near Bint Jbeil, where Israeli forces have encircled fighters with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.—
Samy Magdy,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Republicans circled back on the two-pronged plan to fund immigration agencies through reconciliation and the rest of DHS through the traditional appropriations process.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Outside the hotel, members of the National Guard and other authorities flooded the area as helicopters circled overhead.—
Collin Binkley,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Arts coverage also encompassed the art, music theater, and writers’ projects launched by the government under the Works Progress Administration, a New Deal agency that employed people during the Great Depression.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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The center was at the vanguard of a larger Yiddish-interest revival that also encompassed the college, as when the two institutions partnered to offer Yiddish classes, which are popular offerings in Amherst.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Soon the farm itself will be ringed by data centers and infrastructure.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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The arch, which would be ringed with protective bollards, includes an elevator-accessible observation deck.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Thankfully, the Dark Sky movement is growing as more people become aware of the issue and learn about simple and cost-effective ways that can be embraced to reverse the course of destroying our night skies.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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At the New York City premiere on April 13, Hathaway embraced a futuristic, sculptural aesthetic on the red carpet, turning heads in a sheer gown that played with light and movement.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Surrounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrounded. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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