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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
The affected ravioli were packaged in 9 7/8-ounce plastic trays sealed with film and enclosed in a paperboard carton.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
It can then be enclosed behind a wall of opaque curtains in a warm red.
—María Noval-Quílez, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2025
The expansive tented suites feature large decks overlooking the valley, private plunge pools, outdoor showers, and tactile interiors enclosed by screen doors, allowing the sounds of the wild to lull guests to sleep.
—Julia Eskins, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
There are plans for a third building that will stretch between Hamlin and Ridgeway that will more fully enclose the complex’s courtyard.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
It can then be enclosed behind a wall of opaque curtains in a warm red.
—María Noval-Quílez, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2025
The expansive tented suites feature large decks overlooking the valley, private plunge pools, outdoor showers, and tactile interiors enclosed by screen doors, allowing the sounds of the wild to lull guests to sleep.
—Julia Eskins, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
There are plans for a third building that will stretch between Hamlin and Ridgeway that will more fully enclose the complex’s courtyard.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclose
Verb
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Karsh, in other words, has encased himself and his sorrow in a cocoon of tech-titan cosmopolitan chic.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2025
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Photo : Pierre Galant Oaks encase the aggregate concrete terraces.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
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Back when the mysterious scandal surrounding Natalia Grace Barnett made headlines, Imogen Faith-Reid — the actor who would one day play her — wasn’t aware of it.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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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
Verb
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Festival fashion over the years has encompassed everything ranging from kitschy to culturally influenced.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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In reality, the term encompasses a wide-ranging set of practices.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Every day, 500 tons of frozen pelagic fish are shipped from its port to tuna cages 10 miles off the coast, out of sight of beachgoers.—
Julia Amberger, Nanni Fontana, Marzio Mian, & Nicola Scevola (Tr. Elettra Pauletto),
The Dial,
3 Apr. 2025
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Tate was transported back to then New Haven Correctional Center in a New Haven Police Department caged cruiser and processed on the outstanding warrant.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 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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Alexandra Daddario embraced the colors of springtime with her look at the AMC Networks 2025 Upfront event on Wednesday in New York City.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Gomez recently embraced her theater roots with a starring role in Gloria Calderon Kellett’s One of the Good Ones.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The facility replaces the City’s former Public Works complex at Highland and Lincoln and houses several city divisions under one roof, including Electric, Water and Wastewater, Public Works and Warehouse operations.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Apr. 2025
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The matchbox-sized gadget houses a bunch of sensors to measure changes in temperature, and the aforementioned gases by collecting them in a small chamber that doesn't come in contact with your skin.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2025
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Cheese Sticks Individually wrapped cheese sticks are a portable, high-protein snack option that can be paired with other high-protein foods, like eggs and turkey sticks.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 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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“Enclose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclose. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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