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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Verb

Cubs manager Craig Counsell, who runs his pitching staff with a long-term outlook and takes a more conservative approach in these situations, made a point to temper any expectations surrounding Steele. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Her team confirmed the death and said the star had faced a brief battle with cancer and died Tuesday surrounded by her loved ones. — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026

Noun

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
The home occupies the entire top floor of the high-rise, where more than 2,000 square feet of terraces encircle the residence.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 26 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

But Giamatteo sees the QNX business as key to a future in AI, specifically, physical AI, a term that encompasses products like autonomous cars and robotics.

— Arjun Kharpal,Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Matthews addressed The Bachelorette lead’s turbulent relationship with Mortensen, which encompasses a history of domestic violence.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of encompass

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

All the climate stories in this show are part of the desire to be authentic, but also speak to what our audiences are living through.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Barnard said studies have shown that Pacific storms generate about 30% more wave energy during an El Niño year compared to a year without the climate cycle.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of climate

Verb

Audiences embraced the films for their creeping realism and slow-building scares, which transformed ordinary bedrooms, hallways and home security cameras into places where something terrifying might be lurking just outside the frame.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Nestled in nature, each of the 36 guest rooms embraces local craftsmanship with wood furnishings; soft lighting has a calming effect.

— Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 25 Aug. 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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