sur·round
sə-ˈrau̇nd 
surrounded; surrounding; surrounds
1
a(1)
: to enclose on all sides : envelop
the crowd surrounded her
(2)
: to enclose so as to cut off communication or retreat : invest entry 2
b
: to form or be a member of the entourage of
flatterers who surround the king
c
: to constitute part of the environment of
surrounded by poverty
d
: to extend around the margin or edge of : encircle
a wall surrounds the old city
2
: to cause to be surrounded by something
surrounded himself with friends
: something (such as a border or ambient environment) that surrounds
from urban centre to rural surround—
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Examples of surround in a Sentence
Verb
A wall surrounds the old city.
They had the suspect surrounded.
She was suddenly surrounded by a crowd of excited fans.
There's a lot of uncertainty surrounding the decision.
His departure was surrounded by secrecy.
Noun
the vast, featureless surround of the desert was strangely appealing to him
Recent Examples on the WebJay Deitcher, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2024
An aerial view shows the home and pool surrounded by thick woodlands.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 2 July 2024
News Desk, Artforum, 1 July 2024
Be sure to wipe away dust from all niches, ledges, and the top of your shower surround, too.
10.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
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Verb
Two years after the Dr. Strange movie hit theaters, Mark visited the 2018 New York Comic Con, surrounded by fans who might not know the role his uncle played in creating the characters who were plastered on their shirts, socks, and backpacks.
—Jay Deitcher, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2024
An aerial view shows the home and pool surrounded by thick woodlands.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 2 July 2024
Noun
The 1980s brought a fascination with war and with surrounds both urban and natural, fervently illustrated.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 July 2024
Be sure to wipe away dust from all niches, ledges, and the top of your shower surround, too.
10.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
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“Surround.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surround. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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surround
1 of 2 verb
sur·round
sə-ˈrau̇nd
: to enclose on all sides : encircle
surround
2 of 2 noun
: something (as a border) that surrounds
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