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
Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Such events underscore the complicated security questions surrounding presidential protection in a country where citizens expect their leaders to move through public spaces, hold rallies, attend events and appear before crowds.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Police swarmed in, and the people in the car bolted and were also on the loose in the surrounding neighborhood early Monday morning.
—Kris Habermehl, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Denver’s distinct cultures surrounding mahjong are a microcosm of the game’s global expansion since first emerging in China in the 19th century.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Not just for the property owner but for the surrounding environment.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
This visit comes at a low point in the relationship between the two allies, including disputes over the war in Iran and lingering controversy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
Melinda Chong, Flex’s vice president of global account management, said Lake County and the surrounding area are well-suited for business growth.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Chavez-DeRemer’s departure came as several controversies were surrounding her, her office and her family members.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Since then, the bustling market serves the surrounding and significant Latino community and others.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
Kate Perez The royal visit is part of the celebrations surrounding the 250th anniversary of the United States.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Such events underscore the complicated security questions surrounding presidential protection in a country where citizens expect their leaders to move through public spaces, hold rallies, attend events and appear before crowds.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Police swarmed in, and the people in the car bolted and were also on the loose in the surrounding neighborhood early Monday morning.
—Kris Habermehl, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Denver’s distinct cultures surrounding mahjong are a microcosm of the game’s global expansion since first emerging in China in the 19th century.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Not just for the property owner but for the surrounding environment.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
This visit comes at a low point in the relationship between the two allies, including disputes over the war in Iran and lingering controversy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
Melinda Chong, Flex’s vice president of global account management, said Lake County and the surrounding area are well-suited for business growth.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Chavez-DeRemer’s departure came as several controversies were surrounding her, her office and her family members.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surrounding
Verb
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If your houseplant was severely pot-bound with encircling roots, trim the overgrown roots back by one-third.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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In recent years, Beijing has stepped up military drills near Taiwan, even encircling the island by land, air and sea last year.—
Ashish Valentine,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The saints’ days are celebrated, the great days of history are celebrated, and they’re celebrated with this sort of enormous exuberance and deep investment that is somehow very, very touching, very embracing, and very inclusive.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to a February 2024 review of 45 studies encompassing some 10 million people, eating 10% more ultraprocessed foods raised the risk of developing or dying from dozens of adverse health conditions.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Formal theories encompassing the totality of mathematics do not concern them.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Znotins acknowledges that the airline makes prices for those non-connecting trips expensive to discourage non-connecting customers from booking them.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Gateway is modified to first repair the old 1910 tunnel immediately and construct a more economical new tunnel (without expensive and unneeded bench walls and cross-connecting passageways) and link it directly into Penn Station.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Helicopters were circling over 30 Rockefeller Plaza, home of NBC News, ahead of Charles' arrival.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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All of it lands at a moment when Quinta do Lago inventory is tight, and buyers are still circling.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Gukesh has a maturity that seems connected to his openness to instinctual play, and to his awareness of the depth and power of human feeling.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Leaving them connected increases the risk of further damage or a fire.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Wedding bells are ringing for Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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The volume was loud – at least one listener’s ears were ringing four hours after the concert ended – but Springsteen’s is one of the few rock acts whose music literally demands such auditory excess (most groups use volume to mask mediocrity).—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The touchpads have a smooth, satiny finish that's so much nicer under the thumb, the triggers have smooth tension that doesn't feel remotely spongy, and the permanently attached rear buttons are nice and clicky.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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Carlisle & Linny for vintage jewelry; Re-Invintage and Dwell for home décor; Purple Crow Books for new reads from an independent seller; and Volume for a huge record selection with an attached taproom and lounge.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Surrounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrounding. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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