1
as in to surround
to form a circle around
a necklace of sapphire-blue lakes encompasses the town
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2
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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3
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
The innovation theme also encompasses new materials.
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Sj Staff, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
Rahman defines skin longevity as having optimal functioning of the integumentary system, which encompasses the skin, hair, and nails, and is responsible for regulating key functions like body temperature and Vitamin D synthesis.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
Here’s our selection of dramas, encompassing everything from Sony Pictures Television’s high-concept series The Miniature Wife to Sphere Abacus’ steamy ice-hockey romp Heated Rivalry through to Richard Gadd muscular transformation in Half Man.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
This October’s Prime Big Deals Day event has hundreds of beauty products that encompass all of the season’s latest trends.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
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Sj Staff, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
Rahman defines skin longevity as having optimal functioning of the integumentary system, which encompasses the skin, hair, and nails, and is responsible for regulating key functions like body temperature and Vitamin D synthesis.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
Here’s our selection of dramas, encompassing everything from Sony Pictures Television’s high-concept series The Miniature Wife to Sphere Abacus’ steamy ice-hockey romp Heated Rivalry through to Richard Gadd muscular transformation in Half Man.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
This October’s Prime Big Deals Day event has hundreds of beauty products that encompass all of the season’s latest trends.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompass
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The percentage indicates how much of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The scene is surrounded by restaurants, hotels and public beach access.—
Jay Cannon,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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This decadent dish included Maltina beef, braised greens, and party jollof.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
8 Oct. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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The beauty of the design is that the wood wraps around the entire back.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
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Final voice recording wrapped early this year ahead of the film’s August premiere.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Ring of Fire is a vast tectonic belt encircling much of the Pacific Ocean, known for its intense seismic and volcanic activity.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Then the older elephants — Ndlula, Umngani, Khosi — scramble to encircle and shield the two 7-year-old calves Zuli and Mkhaya from any possible threats.—
Nina Græger,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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No other vehicles appeared to have been involved in the crash, and damage to the surrounding area was limited to the parking lot, Nunez said.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the exploding festival stage, there’s a drunken bachelorette wreck, plus a jaw-dropping boy-with-the-red-balloon moment involving a little girl and a kite.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a scene of cheers and tears, she was enveloped by the crowd.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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The metal’s nanoparticles were detected inside the needles of four trees, consistently enveloped by bacterial biofilms.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The following contains light spoilers for the Season 3 premiere of Elsbeth.—
Scarlett Harris,
Time,
13 Oct. 2025
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State regulators ultimately denied Gershman and Citimark a permit to encroach on the portion of the development containing wetland, but warehouse construction is proceeding on the remaining parts of the 150-acre development.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
13 Oct. 2025
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In 2004, Rader resumed sending letters, including one to The Wichita Eagle, enclosing Wegerle’s drivers license and photos of the crime scene.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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The tree produces an annual fall harvest of walnuts, enclosed in a green husk that darkens when ripe.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Encompass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompass. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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