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1
as in circling
to travel completely around
communication satellites encircling the earth
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2
as in encompassing
to form a circle around
immediately after announcing their engagement, the couple was encircled by their applauding friends
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Recent Examples of encircling
Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 Jan. 2025
Yoon defended his decision for troops to be deployed at the election commission as other forces were encircling the National Assembly.
—Kim Tong-Hyung The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Violinists stood before the pools encircling the Temple of Dendur, while projections of flowers—specifically, from a 1692 self portrait of Rachel Ruysch made in collaboration with Michiel van Musscher—drenched the stone walls ahead in modulations of violet, rose, and rust.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Roche, for decades the Met’s master planner and resident architect, answered all that excess by encircling the complex with severe walls of glass and blocks of concrete.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Kim was a central figure in Yoon’s martial law enforcement, which led to special forces troops encircling the National Assembly building and army helicopters hovering over it.
—Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
On Tuesday, special forces troops were observed encircling the parliament building and army helicopters were hovering over it.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Crushed light pink velvet couches encircling an eye-catching asymmetrical coffee table lend an elegant yet inviting feel.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Inside the chain-link fence encircling the property, an excavator last week was moving a pile of rubble — the last remains of an old building that had been demolished to make room for something new.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
The outdoorsy feel continues inside, where rounded columns on concrete bases support a pile of timber boxes encircling a courtyard.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 Jan. 2025
Yoon defended his decision for troops to be deployed at the election commission as other forces were encircling the National Assembly.
—Kim Tong-Hyung The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Violinists stood before the pools encircling the Temple of Dendur, while projections of flowers—specifically, from a 1692 self portrait of Rachel Ruysch made in collaboration with Michiel van Musscher—drenched the stone walls ahead in modulations of violet, rose, and rust.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Roche, for decades the Met’s master planner and resident architect, answered all that excess by encircling the complex with severe walls of glass and blocks of concrete.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Kim was a central figure in Yoon’s martial law enforcement, which led to special forces troops encircling the National Assembly building and army helicopters hovering over it.
—Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
On Tuesday, special forces troops were observed encircling the parliament building and army helicopters were hovering over it.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Crushed light pink velvet couches encircling an eye-catching asymmetrical coffee table lend an elegant yet inviting feel.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Inside the chain-link fence encircling the property, an excavator last week was moving a pile of rubble — the last remains of an old building that had been demolished to make room for something new.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encircling
Verb
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Robinson’s effectiveness for Fulham, detailed here by The Athletic, has created plenty of speculation about whether some of the big clubs might be circling for a January signing.—
Paul Tenorio,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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The circling speculation on the 41-year-old future Hall of Famer is that the Jets will release him or that Rodgers could even retire from the NFL.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Today 30 species fly freely throughout Pelican Island and the surrounding archipelagos off the coast of Vero Beach.—
Kara Franker,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
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In another court challenge, the drama surrounding beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting significantly ramped up this week.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This unit includes two spaces in an attached garage with an electric vehicle charger. Taxes: $23,124 (estimated), plus a $500 monthly homeowner’s association fee Contact: Steve Nader, Beach Team Real Estate, 562-539-2760 For weekly email updates on residential real estate news, sign up here.—
Angela Serratore,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The second set of stairs is close to the attached garage on the first floor and the ensuite bedroom on the second floor.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Emotional investment in social media Beyond simply measuring time spent on social media, researchers have started looking at how emotionally connected people feel to their social media use.—
Brian N. Chin,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2025
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Authentic leaders build cohesive, connected teams that are committed to supporting each other, growing professionally and making things happen.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Overall, Pro-Tek’s storage and services are very much linked, driving a business mix that is close to 50-50.—
Brent Simon,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2024
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Its shares are flattered by a local listing and relatively closely linked shareholder base.—
Rochelle Toplensky,
WSJ,
15 Aug. 2022
Adjective
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Calendar functions can be adjusted both clockwise and counter-clockwise, while a peripheral oscillating weight maintains a slim profile while still giving the watch a 72-hour power reserve.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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The robot is designed to treat complex patient problems in the field of reconstructive surgery, lymphatic surgery, peripheral nerve repair and trauma.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Encircling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encircling. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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