Examples of encircle in a Sentence
A crowd of reporters encircled the mayor.
communication satellites encircling the earth
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On the Base — the area above the sheer cliffs that encircle Tristan and below Queen Mary’s Peak — a group herds sheep down from the mountain.
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Some people lamented on social media the empty spaces around a pond that used to be seamlessly encircled by flowering pink blossoms.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
The sapphire, encircled by 14 solitaire diamonds, was designed by the famed House of Garrard.
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Bikers and hikers will also enjoy the 40 miles of trails that encircle this lovely lake.
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NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Some people lamented on social media the empty spaces around a pond that used to be seamlessly encircled by flowering pink blossoms.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
The sapphire, encircled by 14 solitaire diamonds, was designed by the famed House of Garrard.
—Jessica Gibbs, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Bikers and hikers will also enjoy the 40 miles of trails that encircle this lovely lake.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for encircle
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“Encircle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encircle. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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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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