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surrounded

[suh-roun-did] / səˈraʊn dɪd /
ADJECTIVE
encircled
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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Perched on a hillside parcel that offers “sparkling views,” the property is surrounded by trees, which help to give it a true sense of privacy—a must for any celebrity homeowners.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Major League Baseball’s official app, long one of my favorites, has gradually surrounded baseball scores and video with window dressing that has made the app feel heavier.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

“We’ve got a very private facility that’s surrounded by a wooded area on three sides,” Reid said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

It broke into an electronics factory, but surprised police who had surrounded the building after reportedly escaping by unlocking a window.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

He would be down there with Marlene, both of them surrounded by a large audience of admirers.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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