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around

[uh-round] / əˈraʊnd /
ADVERB
situated on sides, circumference, or in general area
Synonyms
STRONGEST
about everywhere over
WEAK
all over any which way encompassing in the vicinity in this area neighboring throughout
ADVERB
close to a place
Synonyms
STRONGEST
about almost approximately nearby
WEAK
close at hand near

Example Sentences

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Nordea still expects a return on equity above 15% in 2026 and a cost-to-income ratio excluding regulatory fees of around 45%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Since the peerless cup double in 2021, the Saintees have spent their recent campaigns circling around the dreaded play-off and relegation drain, before falling through the trapdoor.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

"But mining will make everything around us dirty. Our forefathers taught us to protect the forest; it is everything to us."

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Fundraising for the EQT XI is also progressing with strong momentum, it said, with a first close expected around mid year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

I’ve tried to explain to her that Dad doesn’t always see things the way other people do, and that he needs time to come around to the idea.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam