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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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Since then, several governments around the world have considered banning or have introduced legislation to ban social media for certain age groups of minors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“Our tables are perfect for children and dogs, or anyone else crawling around on the floor,” Blackman says, laughing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

There was the way Hannah confessed to the Times reporter that she liked giving birth away from her husband, because she got to enjoy pain medications when he was not around.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

If they still have control of their Bitcoin wallet which mined the first ever Bitcoins, it would be worth around $70bn today - meaning Satoshi would be one of the richest people in the world.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

A guy emerges from around the corner, two plates clutched in one hand and a cardboard drink carrier in the other.

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