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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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Researchers around the world are working to solve this problem, including a team in Norway.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

A colorful map to help guide visitors around LACMA’s new David Geffen Galleries, including the best way to the wine bar and how to get a great view of Jeff Koons’ ‘Split-Rocker’ topiary sculpture.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

During that time, there has been a direct line from the world's biggest traffic jam to rising petrol and diesel prices, higher airfares and swelling mortgage rates around the globe.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Their chief objection: They may protect Sconset but speed up erosion to the north by disrupting the natural movement of sand around the island.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

If you asked around enough, everyone knew someone in common.

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