- present participle of surround.
surrounding
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The whitewashed building, which has been here since the days of the American Civil War, rises from the surrounding scrub and sits about 200 yards from the Rio Grande river itself.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
The surrounding seafloor allows scientists to carry out extensive geological surveys across the volcanic structure.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
The massive shoulder gives him weight and solidity; yet his frizzled hair becomes smoke, his expression remains impenetrable, and the surrounding darkness and dissolving lower torso undermine that physicality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
A watch commander was unable to immediately provide details on the circumstances surrounding Bryski’s arrest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Allun waved an arm at the surrounding trees.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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