Synonyms

been around

Idioms

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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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

Across the economy, their cumulative profit margin has recently been around 12%, even before the AI binge.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“This polo brand-new. Lean on Sierra, her T-shirt been around since the seventies.”

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older

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