Definitions

surround

[suh-round] / səˈraʊnd /

VERB

enclose, encircle something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

besiege circle envelop hem in inundate ring

STRONG

beleaguer beset blockade border bound circumscribe circumvent compass confine edge enclave encompass environ fringe gird girdle invest limit loop margin outline rim round skirt verge

WEAK

box in close around close in close in on fence in go around lay siege to shut in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

free

STRONG

allow center let go lose permit release

Example Sentences

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Near Palm Springs, Calif., multimillion-dollar homes surround the Thermal Club’s members-only racetracks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“Sculptural, light-filled, and profoundly livable, this architectural gem stands as a testament to Brouse’s signature vision a residence that celebrates artistry, space, and the boundless beauty of the hills that surround it,” it crowed.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

For $4 billion, Friedman said, Sacramento can get a team, put up a stadium and surround it with places to eat, shop and play.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

But the event was overshadowed by the leadership speculation that continues to surround Sir Keir Starmer.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The blare of trumpets and the rat-a-tat of snare drums surround them.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

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