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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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Yet Mizuho managing director Daniel O’Regan believes that surging demand for AI may now be actually boosting sentiment around the legacy software sector.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

That all is for a fund that previously said it aims to spend around $40 billion a year on investments, mostly in Saudi Arabia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

“Evidence suggests that when families have supportive infrastructure around them, they’re more likely to have the children they want to have.”

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

Musicians can develop a dystonia that affects their ability to form their mouths around brass or wind instruments.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

She had stuck around while E’s aunties and mom and family friends dressed her in her Osage clothes.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith