Surroundings
/səˈraʊndɪŋz/noun
The place, conditions, or objects near someone or something.
He was not aware of his surroundings.
Often appears as...
- natural surroundings
- familiar surroundings
noun
The place, conditions, or objects near someone or something.
He was not aware of his surroundings.
Often appears as...
- natural surroundings
- familiar surroundings
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Pro Tip 1/3Observational Context
Use 'surroundings' to describe what one observes around oneself, especially when new or noteworthy.
Upon arriving in the bustling city, she took a moment to absorb her new surroundings.
Pro Tip 2/3Safety Awareness
'Surroundings' is often used in situations emphasizing the importance of being aware of one's environment for safety.
The guide stressed the importance of being aware of our surroundings while hiking in bear country.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Significance
Mentions of 'surroundings' can highlight cultural differences, especially when traveling or in diverse settings.
She was fascinated by the cultural uniqueness of her surroundings in the foreign village.
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Underwater astonishments...
Still exploring the deep, but learning lots from the shallow water. There's a good reason the shallow water's full of predators -- here's a barracuda -- and if you're an octopus or a cephalopod, you need to really understand how to use your surroundings to hide. In the next scene, you're going to see a nice coral bottom. And you see that an octopus would stand out
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How to find work you...
are encouraging complacency and keeping us from pursuing the things that matter to us so we have to manage those surroundings. I found myself in this situation -- personal example, a couple years ago. Has anyone ever had a hobby or a passion they poured their heart and soul into,
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Top 5 Animal Adaptations...
diverse group of arthropods in the world being one of the earliest animals to walk on land as a result of having poor eyesight they communicate through touch they navigate their environment by feeling with their legs and then 10i and are able to taste their surroundings
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How fire shapes...
among the ancient elements fire is the odd man out earth air water all are substances fire is a reaction it synthesizes its surroundings it takes its character from its context and that makes it a shape-shifter but it's also a shapeshifter intellectually you know all
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How stress affects your...
There are many ways to reverse what cortisol does to your stressed brain. The most powerful weapons are exercise and meditation, which involves breathing deeply and being aware and focused on your surroundings. Both of these activities decrease your stress
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How we think complex...
of their surroundings. This little story highlights what biologists call the endosymbiotic theory, the current best explanation of how complex cells evolved. There's a lot of evidence that supports this theory, but let's look at three main pieces.
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Can you solve the frog...
And in many of our own life decisions, we use information gained from past experience and our surroundings to narrow down our choices to the best options so that maybe next time, we can avoid eating that poisonous mushroom in the first place.
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Puffins PIPE National...
ones to be affected by global warming the researchers say this colony is critical since it's one of the largest in the world it's true Birds have one unique advantage over other species faced with changing surroundings they can fly away
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The myth of Pandora’s...
Pandora brimmed with excitement at life on earth. She was also easily distracted and could be impatient, given her thirst for knowledge and desire to question her surroundings. Often, her mind wandered to the contents of the sealed box.
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The myth of King Midas...
Midas cast a greedy eye over his surroundings. Despite the luxury in which he lived, no amount of precious jewels, finest silk or splendid decor felt like enough. His life, he thought, was lacking luster; what he needed was more gold.
Video examples
Underwater astonishments...
Still exploring the deep, but learning lots from the shallow water. There's a good reason the shallow water's full of predators -- here's a barracuda -- and if you're an octopus or a cephalopod, you need to really understand how to use your surroundings to hide. In the next scene, you're going to see a nice coral bottom. And you see that an octopus would stand out
Video examples
How to find work you...
are encouraging complacency and keeping us from pursuing the things that matter to us so we have to manage those surroundings. I found myself in this situation -- personal example, a couple years ago. Has anyone ever had a hobby or a passion they poured their heart and soul into,
Video examples
Top 5 Animal Adaptations...
diverse group of arthropods in the world being one of the earliest animals to walk on land as a result of having poor eyesight they communicate through touch they navigate their environment by feeling with their legs and then 10i and are able to taste their surroundings
Video examples
How fire shapes...
among the ancient elements fire is the odd man out earth air water all are substances fire is a reaction it synthesizes its surroundings it takes its character from its context and that makes it a shape-shifter but it's also a shapeshifter intellectually you know all
Video examples
How stress affects your...
There are many ways to reverse what cortisol does to your stressed brain. The most powerful weapons are exercise and meditation, which involves breathing deeply and being aware and focused on your surroundings. Both of these activities decrease your stress
Video examples
How we think complex...
of their surroundings. This little story highlights what biologists call the endosymbiotic theory, the current best explanation of how complex cells evolved. There's a lot of evidence that supports this theory, but let's look at three main pieces.
Video examples
Can you solve the frog...
And in many of our own life decisions, we use information gained from past experience and our surroundings to narrow down our choices to the best options so that maybe next time, we can avoid eating that poisonous mushroom in the first place.
Video examples
Puffins PIPE National...
ones to be affected by global warming the researchers say this colony is critical since it's one of the largest in the world it's true Birds have one unique advantage over other species faced with changing surroundings they can fly away
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The myth of Pandora’s...
Pandora brimmed with excitement at life on earth. She was also easily distracted and could be impatient, given her thirst for knowledge and desire to question her surroundings. Often, her mind wandered to the contents of the sealed box.
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The myth of King Midas...
Midas cast a greedy eye over his surroundings. Despite the luxury in which he lived, no amount of precious jewels, finest silk or splendid decor felt like enough. His life, he thought, was lacking luster; what he needed was more gold.
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Meditation is all about the pursuit of nothingness. It's like the ultimate rest. It's better than the best sleep you've ever had. It's a quieting of the mind. It sharpens everything, especially your appreciation of your surroundings. It keeps life fresh.
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William James
American Philosopher
Why should we think upon things that are lovely? Because thinking determines life. It is a common habit to blame life upon the environment. Environment modifies life but does not govern life. The soul is stronger than its surroundings.
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Heidi Klum
German Model
I think it's important to get your surroundings as well as yourself into a positive state - meaning surround yourself with positive people, not the kind who are negative and jealous of everything you do.
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Too many people think life is a yellow brick road. We learned that hardships make you better and that you have to adapt to your surroundings. And then you understand.
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Jim Webb
American Politician
There is nothing that's been in any of my novels that, in my view, hasn't been either illuminating surroundings or defining a character or moving a plot.
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Farrah Abraham
American Entertainer
Some people don't have the right surroundings to help get them through an experimental time or a tough time.
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Jenna Dewan
American Actress
Your surroundings may change but your essence and your personality pretty much stay the same.
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Joseph Parker
New Zealander Athlete
It's a very important part of my life: parents and church - and your surroundings.
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Ryan Garcia
American Boxer
Adjust to your surroundings, because the world don't wait for you.
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Henri Frederic Amiel
Swiss Philosopher
The man who has no inner-life is a slave to his surroundings.
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Hugh Jackman
Australian Actor
Meditation is all about the pursuit of nothingness. It's like the ultimate rest. It's better than the best sleep you've ever had. It's a quieting of the mind. It sharpens everything, especially your appreciation of your surroundings. It keeps life fresh.
Quote examples
William James
American Philosopher
Why should we think upon things that are lovely? Because thinking determines life. It is a common habit to blame life upon the environment. Environment modifies life but does not govern life. The soul is stronger than its surroundings.
Quote examples
Heidi Klum
German Model
I think it's important to get your surroundings as well as yourself into a positive state - meaning surround yourself with positive people, not the kind who are negative and jealous of everything you do.
Quote examples
Jason Sehorn
Too many people think life is a yellow brick road. We learned that hardships make you better and that you have to adapt to your surroundings. And then you understand.
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Jim Webb
American Politician
There is nothing that's been in any of my novels that, in my view, hasn't been either illuminating surroundings or defining a character or moving a plot.
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Farrah Abraham
American Entertainer
Some people don't have the right surroundings to help get them through an experimental time or a tough time.
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Jenna Dewan
American Actress
Your surroundings may change but your essence and your personality pretty much stay the same.
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Joseph Parker
New Zealander Athlete
It's a very important part of my life: parents and church - and your surroundings.
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Ryan Garcia
American Boxer
Adjust to your surroundings, because the world don't wait for you.
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Henri Frederic Amiel
Swiss Philosopher
The man who has no inner-life is a slave to his surroundings.
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