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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Artificial general intelligence is only so important Other uncertainties surrounding AI matter less. — Geoffrey Irving, Time, 3 Oct. 2026 The surrounding platform is intended to manage orbital operations, protect products, and support their return. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026

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Mick Potter’s surround-sound, multi-speaker array creates the auditory effect of the Phantom speaking from different corners and tiers of the 3,000-seat Civic auditorium. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2026 Dashes of yellow surround the branding, while a bright red shade is used subtly on the outsole as well as the black shoelaces. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for surround

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Verb

Monumental-scale projections examining profound questions of bodies, landscape, and existence encircle a centerpiece of sculptural Jeju volcanic rocks.

— Vivienne Chow, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
With that official, the Astros encircled Espada in the visitors’ batting cage at Sutter Health Park.

— Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of encircle

Noun

Our research suggests these tombs were designed and constructed not simply to house the dead, but to affect the living through a sensorily immersive environment similar to a modern 3D film experience.

— Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
The United States is now demonstrating the technology in operational environments, while simultaneously placing substantial contracts for production systems.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of environment

Verb

Since Guadagnino’s first feature in 1999, The Protagonists, a mockumentary starring Tilda Swinton as a filmmaker re-creating a real-life murder in London, his work has encompassed a variety of plots, tones, and textures.

— E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
The district encompasses northern and inland areas of San Diego County, including San Marcos and Escondido.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of encompass

Noun

The spa The atmosphere of the entire resort is quite tranquil, and feels spa-like itself.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
That climate pattern sees the heating of ocean waters in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific, which spur changes in the atmosphere that can affect weather around the world.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of atmosphere

Noun

Geoff warns Ilya to moderate his projections, emphasizing the need for safeguards, but the idealistic Russian is swept up in the vast potential of AI — to solve the climate crisis, cure cancer, even save humanity from itself.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
The mountainous desert region is filled with small boutique hotels, restaurants, and wineries, as the Mediterranean-like climate is especially great for making vino.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of climate

Verb

While the lobby is trés analogue, the rooms embrace modernity, and each features a lounge area that combines midcentury-modern furniture with art that evokes grunge-era irreverence.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Lisa embraced the wedge heel comeback at Louis Vuitton‘s spring 2027 show on Tuesday with a pair of sculptural wedges popular among guests at the Paris event.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of embrace

Noun

In an earlier statement to TMZ, Seaver defended his messages to Nozell, saying they had been taken out of context.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
Sean de Courcy, the city’s preservation director, said the city had applied for the grant over the summer for a Japanese American survey and historic context project.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

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