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also inclose
1
as in to encase
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
dogs who spend the day enclosed in small cages
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2
as in to surround
to form a circle around
in a show of support, the women rushed to enclose their distraught friend
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3
as in to encompass
to surround or cover closely
the house was enclosed by a high hedge that shielded it from public view
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Recent Examples of enclose
But because the garden was all enclosed, the roses never got proper ventilation and always developed problems.
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Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
At Gateway and Moss Landing, for example, the batteries were enclosed inside a building, while batteries in newer facilities are more likely to be placed in modular containers that are easier to monitor and have reduced risk of thermal runaway.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
Even the newest additions—like our Cocoon Suite, with its decadent pink-marble bathroom and crisply made bed enclosed within sliding wicker doors—felt reassuringly solid and snug.
—Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
Here are some tips from Direct Auto Insurance on how to keep squirrels out:
Park in a sealed garage: Ensure the garage is enclosed and free of holes to prevent rodent entry.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2025
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Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
At Gateway and Moss Landing, for example, the batteries were enclosed inside a building, while batteries in newer facilities are more likely to be placed in modular containers that are easier to monitor and have reduced risk of thermal runaway.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
Even the newest additions—like our Cocoon Suite, with its decadent pink-marble bathroom and crisply made bed enclosed within sliding wicker doors—felt reassuringly solid and snug.
—Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
Here are some tips from Direct Auto Insurance on how to keep squirrels out:
Park in a sealed garage: Ensure the garage is enclosed and free of holes to prevent rodent entry.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclose
Verb
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It is currently stored safely on-site at reactor locations in dry casks, encased in steel and concrete.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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For that reason, the researchers started by encasing the chemical molecules in durable silica nanoparticles.—
Ben Coxworth
May 26,
New Atlas,
26 May 2025
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These patterns help the snake blend seamlessly into the surrounding foliage.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Others are sleeping in tents surrounded by the rubble of their former homes, fearful to leave in case they are forced out of Gaza.—
Sarah-Grace Mankarious,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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The property encompasses a generous 0.3-acre of land.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
30 May 2025
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The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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There’s a metaphor, we’re all caged birds in this world where we’re born into families.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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Their ingenuity is often caged or marginalized if operating in a context with a focus on managing a structure (reporting relationships, communication channels, procedures, and systems) with only limited attention to culture.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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As of Tuesday afternoon, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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There are single and double cultivars offering variations on the classic yellow center encircled by white petals.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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But her story is also defined by physical and emotional challenges that forced her to embrace depending on others.—
Mara Gordon,
NPR,
31 May 2025
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That is especially true in South Florida, where the Haitian community has embraced his return.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2025
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Since 1998, the collection has grown to over 100,000 letters, which is now housed at Chapman University.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Don’t miss the Barnes & Noble, which is cleverly housed in an old theater, Ante Bellums Attic Antique Shop, and Firefly Boutique for women’s clothing.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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Williamson shared an Instagram Stories selfie with Hudson, who had her arms wrapped around the celebrity chef’s shoulders.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Outdoors, the residence stuns with an oversized private terrace that wraps around two sides of the penthouse, and is outfitted with a bioethanol fire pit surrounded by outdoor seating and a dining area under a pergola.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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“Enclose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclose. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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