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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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In addition to the hype around SpaceX, the industry is benefiting from the successful completion of the most ambitious human spaceflight in decades.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Hype around Elon Musk, a major moon mission and space-based data centers is driving interest in the sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Although blockades at fuel depots and Ireland's only oil refinery have been lifted, slow-moving convoys of large vehicles continued on motorways around Dublin on Monday morning.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

That is slightly above its 2025 average of around 1.7 million per day.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“Um . . .” She looks around, then down at herself.

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