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as in surrounded
to form a circle around
a necklace of sapphire-blue lakes encompasses the town
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as in included
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 wrapped
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 encompassed
The snow didn’t just disappear — it got blown to the side and encompassed the train.
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Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 7 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 bill established fifty-four wilderness areas, most in the American West, which, together, encompassed more than nine million acres.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2025
The Cornucopia Tour era encompassed the promotional campaigns for both Utopia and Fossora, Björk’s 2017 and 2022 albums.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2025
The rout encompassed European auto parts makers as well as the tire producers Pirelli and Continental.
—Liz Alderman, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
But, my experiences on the bus encompassed more than just misfortune.
—Empress Rasheem, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025
Those six agencies were encompassed by Bredar’s ruling, too.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 18 Mar. 2025
Shapes encompassed the return of bowling bags; east-west styles that are still going strong, and softer, slouchier designs where suede ruled among the materials.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 7 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 bill established fifty-four wilderness areas, most in the American West, which, together, encompassed more than nine million acres.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2025
The Cornucopia Tour era encompassed the promotional campaigns for both Utopia and Fossora, Björk’s 2017 and 2022 albums.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2025
The rout encompassed European auto parts makers as well as the tire producers Pirelli and Continental.
—Liz Alderman, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
But, my experiences on the bus encompassed more than just misfortune.
—Empress Rasheem, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025
Those six agencies were encompassed by Bredar’s ruling, too.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 18 Mar. 2025
Shapes encompassed the return of bowling bags; east-west styles that are still going strong, and softer, slouchier designs where suede ruled among the materials.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompassed
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Chelsea’s head coach raised both hands above his head in sustained applause as Cole Palmer, having sized up ambitious passes through to Nicolas Jackson or Pedro Neto ahead of him but surrounded by Fulham bodies, instead opted to turn away and pass backwards, consolidating possession.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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His family said in an obituary that Meek died surrounded by family and friends.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
27 Dec. 2024
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The victims included two surgeons, two of their children and the children's partners—all en route to celebrate a birthday and Passover when the aircraft went down near Copake, New York.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The effort took two years of analysis by a team that included historians, engineers and forensic experts, Nat Geo in a statement.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Jabbar's truck contained an ISIS flag.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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Some of the genetic samples from the patient contained gene mutations that might help H5N1 infect people more easily.—
Sheryl Gay Stolberg,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Visually, these notes bounce back to the console, to the chrome swivel, and then are enveloped in a comely, cushioned daybed, another NJCR piece.—
John Ortved,
Architectural Digest,
14 Mar. 2025
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Despite my decision to ignore it, pressure built as the linen enveloped me, flowing feather-light across the surface of my skin, or binding me tight with delicious friction that built with steady urgency.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Even if bad luck was involved, this year leaves no time for more patience with the most important people in the franchise.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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For Hunter, the initial attraction to Lincoln involved Rhule and the Nebraska brand.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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His dark, rotting character, shrouded in shadow and amplified by an eerie soundtrack, is both terrifying and seductive.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
3 Jan. 2025
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But these journeys are shrouded in mystery.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Heat carried that momentum into the second half, beginning the third quarter on a 26-16 run to extend its lead to 20 points midway through the period.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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Smoke particles carried by the wind infiltrate homes, schools, and offices, posing serious health risks.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Prowler, a wooden roller coaster that debuted in 2009, has replaced 400 feet of its track, while the Zambezi Zinger’s signature spiral lift is going from open air to fully enclosed, a move that creates a new experience for riders and improves the ride’s operations.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2025
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This collaboration isn’t simply nostalgia enclosed in blister packs.—
Nik Miles,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Encompassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompassed. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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