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environ

verb

in-ˈvī-rən

Definition of environ

as in to surround

to form a circle around a decaying, impoverished city environed by affluent suburbs

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While the Anaheim Ducks, located a stone’s throw from Angel Stadium, are in the midst of a massive refurbishment project, the area surrounding the baseball stadium is largely dormant.

— Sam Blum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
In the middle of the space was a single Supersonic dryer suspended on a boom arm and surrounded by microphones.

— Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026

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