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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
The San Luis Obispo Coast AVA encompasses nearly 80 commercial vineyards, including Biddle Ranch Vineyard, Chamisal Vineyards, and Edna Valley Vineyard.
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Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
The Monument encompasses several canyons, many of which have active streams, and a gorgeous slice of the Green River.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 20 June 2025
Woodbury Middle School, 1425 School Drive, Woodbury, will encompass a 28,303 square-foot project, expected to be completed by fall 2026.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 20 June 2025
The agency compared the bill with current tax law, which encompasses Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 13 June 2025
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Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
The Monument encompasses several canyons, many of which have active streams, and a gorgeous slice of the Green River.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 20 June 2025
Woodbury Middle School, 1425 School Drive, Woodbury, will encompass a 28,303 square-foot project, expected to be completed by fall 2026.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 20 June 2025
The agency compared the bill with current tax law, which encompasses Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompass
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In addition to the deaths in Kerr County, 10 others died due to flooding in surrounding counties, according to officials.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
6 July 2025
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This literary theme weaves its way throughout the property, which has a large garden surrounded by tall trees and flowers where guests can enjoy ordering from the restaurant and bar’s menu.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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The area around Canfield Mountain has been designated a no-fly zone by the sheriff’s office until further notice, including a prohibition on drones, the county’s emergency management services said.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 July 2025
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That roundup includes five other projects that have held on for at least a year, including Born Sinner, The Off-Season, KOD, Cole World: The Sideline Story, and 4 Your Eyez Only.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The styler uses the brand’s airflow technology to attract and wrap the hair around the barrel to curl, wave, smooth, and dry without extreme heat—much like its coveted blow-dryer.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The bathroom leans into luxury with a spa-like vibe, complete with a steam shower and a jacuzzi tub wrapped in marble and copper finishes—a perfect place to unwind after a long day, whether rehearsing a pas de deux or trying on clothes at Bergdorf’s.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
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As of Wednesday evening, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2025
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These are classic Quad features have been updated and authentically engineered, and work alongside a larger rotary control for the analog volume stage and is encircled with orange LEDs to show the current volume level.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Bom's recovery involved spending two weeks in hospital, unable to eat or speak, and with drains coming out of her neck.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Tracking the dots Schuck’s team set up an experiment that involved asking 90 participants to track dots on a screen in a series of trials, with a 20-minute-long nap in between.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Also, multiple light sources help too—try a reading lamp, a bedside sconce, and a small table lamp for a soft, relaxing glow that envelopes you after a long day.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
2 July 2025
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Monday's Ohio River flood enveloped about a mile of Cincinnati Parks' property, 60 acres in all, from Smale Riverfront Park across from Paycor Stadium to Sawyer Point Park and Yeatman's Cove near the Montgomery Inn Boathouse restaurant.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Verb
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For reference, a cigarette typically contains 10 to 15 mg of nicotine.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
1 July 2025
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The new collection contains 20 examples of chain-making expertise, many of which are paved with diamonds and paired with statement gems.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The Texas Twist is the longest slide in the park, with twisty, enclosed turns for single riders.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
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Long haul flights that enclosed us in high pressure air cabins result in exposure to dry, recycled air.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Encompass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompass. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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