Examples of encircle in a Sentence
A crowd of reporters encircled the mayor.
communication satellites encircling the earth
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Pokrovsk has become the epicenter of fighting, with Russian forces attempting to encircle the city.
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Astronomers have unveiled a stunning new gallery of dusty rings encircling young stars, revealing the intricate architecture of developing planetary systems.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 5 Dec. 2025
The petite piece is designed to mimic the heraldic badge of the Prince of Wales, with its trio of ostrich feathers encircled by a coronet, accented by tiny rubies and emeralds and all surrounded by an impressive cluster of diamonds.
—Clara Strunck, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2025
Or better yet, lace up your skates and glide along the charming rink at the Tuileries Garden Christmas Market, encircled by wooden chalets and the smell of Nutella crepes.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Astronomers have unveiled a stunning new gallery of dusty rings encircling young stars, revealing the intricate architecture of developing planetary systems.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 5 Dec. 2025
The petite piece is designed to mimic the heraldic badge of the Prince of Wales, with its trio of ostrich feathers encircled by a coronet, accented by tiny rubies and emeralds and all surrounded by an impressive cluster of diamonds.
—Clara Strunck, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2025
Or better yet, lace up your skates and glide along the charming rink at the Tuileries Garden Christmas Market, encircled by wooden chalets and the smell of Nutella crepes.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
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“Encircle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encircle. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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encircle
verb
en·cir·cle
in-ˈsər-kəl 
1
: to form a circle around : surround
2
: to go completely around
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