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as in to surround
to form a circle around
a necklace of sapphire-blue lakes encompasses the town
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as in to include
to have as part of a whole
textbooks on American history are now likely to encompass its social history as well as its political and military history
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
a fog of mystery has long encompassed this fraternal organization, which is known for its secret rituals
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Recent Examples of encompass
Barstool Sports encompasses sports and pop culture blogs, as well as several podcasts and video series.
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
The most fragile level of health delivery encompasses our rural facilities.
—Robert Glatter and Peter Papadakos, Time, 8 Apr. 2025
The tornado advisories encompassed a wide swath of northern Florida, including the state capital, Tallahassee.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
The tariffs encompass numerous countries: 34 percent on Chinese imports (in addition to existing 20 percent tariffs), 20 percent on the EU, 25 percent on South Korea, 24 percent on Japan, 32 percent on Taiwanese goods, and 26 percent on Indian imports.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
The most fragile level of health delivery encompasses our rural facilities.
—Robert Glatter and Peter Papadakos, Time, 8 Apr. 2025
The tornado advisories encompassed a wide swath of northern Florida, including the state capital, Tallahassee.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
The tariffs encompass numerous countries: 34 percent on Chinese imports (in addition to existing 20 percent tariffs), 20 percent on the EU, 25 percent on South Korea, 24 percent on Japan, 32 percent on Taiwanese goods, and 26 percent on Indian imports.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompass
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Not to mention the endless possibilities surrounding our island Postmaster General interacting with the Hostmaster General.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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As temperatures in the California deserts begin to rise, so does the anticipation surrounding the 2025 Coachella Music and Arts Festival.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Then Mitchell got hot in the clutch, scoring nine points on 3-of-4 shooting from three-point range in overtime after a shaky first half that included 0-of-4 shooting from the field.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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The shows — which kicked off in March 2023 — wrapped in October.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The simple yet head-turning perfume features just three notes: Zesty bergamot, robust espresso, and cozy cedarwood that wrap you in a comforting hug.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2025
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Kanda, a small town encircled by mountains on Japan’s southeast coast, is hundreds of miles from any major centers of business or politics.—
River Akira Davis,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The dial blends with the knurled platinum bezel encircling the 36mm stainless steel case.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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However, hitting this price point involves trade-offs in materials, charging, and—significantly—the on-device AI capabilities compared to its pricier siblings.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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There’s also a charity component, with the team raising funds for local students involved in fish restoration efforts.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The primary motif of the series — created, written and directed by Mike White — has always been to satirize the wealthy who, even while enveloped by the world’s most tranquil and extraordinary surroundings, can’t help but indulge their egos or keep up with their ever-growing list of grievances.—
Maya Salam,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Could the similarly dark-haired Mikey Madison or Margaret Qualley be enveloped into the fold too?—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
3 Apr. 2025
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This post contains spoilers from The Handmaid’s Tale‘s Season 6 premiere.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
8 Apr. 2025
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Add some salty foods to your diet, such as soup and sports drinks, as well as foods that contain potassium, like bananas and fruit juice.—
Femi Aremu,
Verywell Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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To maximize results, the brand has also developed an entire line based on rosemary, enclosed in a convenient kit featuring a detangling brush (for the scalp massage); plus, a scrub and a shampoo, to best purify the scalp and restore it to a normal condition, for visibly stronger and shinier hair.—
Alice Nardiotti,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
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Position wrapped fillet crosswise on leaf; wrap and roll to completely enclose fillet.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Encompass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompass. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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