surroundings

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Although it behaves like a single particle, this quasiparticle arises from the shared motion of the impurity and its surroundings.

From Science Daily

These animals use such changes to blend into their surroundings or communicate with one another.

From Science Daily

“It’s not just about emissions,” Villaverde said, it’s also about getting people reacquainted with their surroundings as they do their part in reducing pollution.

From Los Angeles Times

The lilting score behind Ted’s speech softly casts a gentle aura around him in contrast to his rowdy surroundings.

From Salon

Like many marine animals, Kemp's ridley sea turtles depend on sound to interact with their surroundings.

From Science Daily