- present participle of surround.
surrounding
Example Sentences
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“An individual’s medical history, condition upon entering custody, and the totality of circumstances surrounding their incarceration must also be considered.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
The laser passes through the center of the ring, producing a plasma filament that extends through the capacitor's surrounding electromagnetic field.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 9, 2026
Security has been a key concern surrounding Starlink's entry into India.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
The main residence spans 5,035 square feet and features four bedrooms and five bathrooms, along with a wraparound porch with unencumbered views of the surrounding Tennessee hills.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
The surrounding landscape grew covered with smoke, and it was even harder to find the way home than it had been to get to the target in the first place.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
