surrounded by people vs surrounded with people

Both 'surrounded by people' and 'surrounded with people' are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Surrounded by people' is more commonly used and indicates being encircled or enclosed by people. On the other hand, 'surrounded with people' can also be correct but is less common and implies being in the company of people.

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surrounded by people

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate being encircled or enclosed by people.

This phrase is used to describe a situation where someone is in the midst of a group of people, surrounded on all sides.

Examples:

She felt surrounded by people at the party.
The speaker was surrounded by people eager to ask questions.
The performer was surrounded by people applauding his act.
The child was surrounded by people offering help.
The team was surrounded by people cheering them on.

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He was surrounded by people who were thrilled to be in his company.
Unfortunately for you, I'm surrounded by people who don't.
Well, we've been surrounded by people all day long.
We are surrounded by people who should have died.
I am just surrounded by people with no sense of occasion.
A place where I would finally be surrounded by people... I had something in common with.
We are surrounded by people who should have died.
Funny how we can be surrounded by people and still feel so lonely.
I'm surrounded by people who hate me.
I need to not be surrounded by people who take the p...
Even though I was surrounded by people.
I want him surrounded by people under 30.
To be surrounded by people that care for me...
You're in a stadium surrounded by people who want to kill you.
I am surrounded by people who have completely lost their minds.
He'd be surrounded by people he loved.
You're surrounded by people who love you.
He's a sociopath surrounded by people who fear him.
It's when you are in a place, surrounded by people.
She's sitting in some room surrounded by people she doesn't know, going over... kitchen colour charts or something.

Alternatives:

encircled by people
hemmed in by people
enclosed by people
engulfed by people
enveloped by people

surrounded with people

This phrase is also correct but less common. It implies being in the company of people rather than being encircled by them.

This phrase can be used to describe a situation where someone is in the presence of a group of people, without the connotation of being encircled.

Examples:

She enjoyed being surrounded with people who shared her interests.
The office was always surrounded with people chatting and working.
The restaurant was surrounded with people enjoying their meals.
The park was surrounded with people relaxing and playing.
The event was surrounded with people socializing and networking.

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It's just the next day in a long line of days until you die a terribly sad, lonely death, surrounded with people you don't even remember.
un'agriturismo surrounded with people who are always available and beautiful places to visit. (Translated with Google Translate)
Toru Hyuga just like me wants to make people's life better but he is surrounded with people who don't care
I just think that young woman should be surrounded With inspirational people and positive influences, that's all.
He surrounded himself with people who believed as he did, were willing to do anything for their cause.
My stepfather has surrounded himself with people who are not intimidated by a woman's success.
I simply surrounded myself with people who, by definition, are like me.
It was surrounded with outstanding people, it was the favourite of aristocratic salons, but in it did not see the person immensely suffering for destiny of the fatherland after bloody suppression of November revolt.
I didn't go to college, but I've surrounded myself with people who went to college.
Okay, so best-case scenario, you were so messed up on drugs, you had no idea what was happening, because you've surrounded yourself with people who don't tell you the truth.
I am just surrounded by people with no sense of occasion.
And every seven sets of seven years, the land gets an extra year of rest during which time all families are reunited and people surrounded with the ones they love.
Wouldn't you like to be surrounded by people with similar gifts?
Albeit in a highly technological context, surrounded by people with years of technical experience in aeronautics, who know engine parts as if they were common devices or home appliances.With that same confidence. This type of work requires great calm and precision.
We live in a world in which we are surrounded by people with mental disorders, some of which are very serious.
The Reptos wanted to destroy our relationship, put stones into into our ways and our projects, prevented any success and surrounded us with manipulated people.
And yes, that is inevitably what happens when you are surrounded by people with smaller dogs treated as "fur babies."
They were either born into or they proactively surrounded themselves with the right people.
I've run an honest race. I've surrounded myself with the best people I know, people I could literally trust with my life.
Smiths - one of the most ancient and the professions inspiring respect which representatives at many people were surrounded with a mystery aura.

Alternatives:

in the company of people
amidst people
among people
with people around
accompanied by people

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