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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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We have Social Security and my pension of around $40,000 a year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

“You’re really going to build it around Jaxson.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

They move heat around the globe, transfer carbon between the atmosphere and the deep ocean, and circulate nutrients that support marine ecosystems.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Even after former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out April 12 after multiple women accused him of sexual assault, Democrats are struggling to unite around one candidate.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

She laughed the way she did around the impossible boy.

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