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Synonyms

been around

Idioms  

  1. Been present or active; especially, gained experience or sophistication. For example, This book isn't new; it's been around for many years, or This strategy won't fool Bill; he's been around. [First half of 1900s] Also see get around.

Example Sentences

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Shiny snake-oil bottles and product bubbles have been around for centuries.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

This idea, which has been around for several years, has faced considerable pushback from experts.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Monograms have been around for centuries, dating all the way back to ancient Greece.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

I’m a Texan, so I’ve been around tarantulas my whole life, I knew what it was.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

It’s been years since we’ve been around each other this much, and it feels awkward, like we’re trying on clothes that stopped fitting a long time ago.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

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