Thesaurus results for SURROUND

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verb

sə-ˈrau̇nd

Definition of surround

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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noun

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

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Those requirements put the focus on the machinery surrounding the plasma. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026 Outside, dense foliage surrounds the property with 360-degree nature views, while hiking trails and a private lake are just steps away. — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026

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The white cross with red surround has long been a sacred badge in the world of knives, indicating the timeless dependability and versatility of the Swiss Army knife. — New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026 Neither are ideal, but this hasn’t prevented City fans from generating a decent atmosphere inside their new surrounds, particularly during last season’s run-in when the final nine home games were all won. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for surround

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Verb

Instead of gold watches, silver handcuffs encircled their wrists.

— Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
There are no bleachers, so spectators set up lawn chairs encircling the field.

— Kelenna Onukwugha, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of encircle

Noun

Survey methods include live capture, audio recordings and sampling their genetic material from the environment.

— Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
From skin tones to outfit styles,families can personalize the companion in a way that feels more emotionally connected to their home environment.

— Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of environment

Verb

The publication grew under her leadership, and encompassed a more diverse range of voices, featuring the likes of Maya Angelou, Angela Davis, and Alice Walker.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
There are many thousands of national parks around the world, so the trickiest part is narrowing down the list—but these 17, spanning six continents and encompassing an extraordinary range of scenery, are a good place to start.

— Caitlin Morton, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of encompass

Noun

One Rassvet satellite from the March launch never made any significant maneuvers and reentered the atmosphere in June.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026
We were immediately drawn to the world of this Tamil-language psychological horror, with its mystery, atmosphere, emotional depth and sustained tension.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of atmosphere

Verb

Military helicopter circled overhead, searching for survivors, assessing the disaster and mapping out possible rescue and evacuation routes.

— Shristi Kafle, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Attendees may make a habit of circling conflicts and calculating whether ten minutes of one set is worth the hike before another begins.

— Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of circle

Noun

Storm tracker Doyle Rice and Dinah Voyles Pulver are national correspondents for USA TODAY, with a focus on weather and climate.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
But this farm in landlocked Burkina Faso is part of national efforts to reduce overall reliance on imports and adapt to an ever-harsher climate in the dry heat of Africa’s Sahel region.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of climate

Verb

With Howe stepping down and Matthias Jaissle, the 38-year-old German, replacing him, and with plans finally revealed for a new £190m training ground, Newcastle have embraced the shock of the new.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Pool companies, professionals and builders can embrace this consumer shift and provide an all-encompassing experience that defines what pool ownership will look like going forward.

— Jon Viner, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of embrace

Noun

Putellas’ new team-mate Nikita Parris, who has won two top-tier titles and a Champions League in her career, suggests an athlete’s mental steel endures regardless of the context.

— Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
With time dissipating memories of Lahti’s final days, there are few living people left to put into context the rumors of the bar fight, and even a less likely chance that the assailant is still alive.

— Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026

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