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surrounded

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


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Surrounded by pictures of the four people who died in the 1996 crashes, many at the Miami event described being thrilled by the news.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Surrounded mostly by top professionals, the 23-year-old Murphy has notched a goal and four assists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Surrounded by dancers, the Italian rapper Ghali read an antiwar poem by Gianni Rodari.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Surrounded by lush greenery, the modern pad welcomes guests with a black-and-white facade and gated entrance.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

Surrounded by the same beeps and tubes and monitors and noises from the hall.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea




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