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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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You can travel around Europe on a quite modest budget using Uber, trains and Airbnb.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Back when America was a mostly industrial economy, acolytes of Benjamin Graham, notably Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett, ran circles around competitors by owning stocks that were cheap on paper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

This pattern suggests that early humans likely entered Sahul along at least two separate migration routes, both occurring around the same time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

The boat continued its journey towards the UK, carrying around 30 people.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“Trust me, I know what it’s like. I did it with my mom. I ignored how she got more unsteady, and needed more help getting up and moving around the house.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam