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surrounded

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


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Because of the home’s hillside perch, the garden feels very much like a private, secret space, one that is surrounded by lush foliage that creates a natural wall around the outdoor area.

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

Collins explained that Mammoth Mountain is a community surrounded by forests, inhabited by a healthy population of bears, and encouraged residents to be hyperaware, especially if they have pets.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 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

They were two hundred feet below the bridge, surrounded by trees and bramble, and there wasn’t a place for a helicopter to land.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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