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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
Outdoor space: The side patio, paved with stone, has space for dining, and around the corner is a grassy yard, enclosed with mature hedges and a wood fence.
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Angela Serratore, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Aggressive dogs feared On Nov. 3, the day after the attack, a Kansas City Pet Project investigator found around nine puppies a few months old enclosed in wire kennels in a back bedroom.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
Most of their lives have been enclosed in prison cells.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
The entire preserve is enclosed by 10-foot, zoo-grade fencing, with perimeter security.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2025
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Angela Serratore, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Aggressive dogs feared On Nov. 3, the day after the attack, a Kansas City Pet Project investigator found around nine puppies a few months old enclosed in wire kennels in a back bedroom.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
Most of their lives have been enclosed in prison cells.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
The entire preserve is enclosed by 10-foot, zoo-grade fencing, with perimeter security.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclose
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The wooden, arched front door that stands encased in a wall of light bronze bricks is one that plays up the era’s influences, as are the curved walls and ceilings spanning the residence.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2025
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All other plot details are encased in carbonite for the foreseeable future.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
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The situation surrounding Saints' veteran Derek Carr has led to many questions over the past several weeks.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The queen of the kitchen is adding a dash of spice to the narrative surrounding Duchess Meghan's Netflix show.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The property encompasses a generous 6,420 square feet of land.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Roughly one-third of the world’s prune supply came from the orchards of Santa Clara County, which encompassed Palo Alto.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
25 Apr. 2025
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At one point in the story the band of rabbits encounter caged rabbits on a small farm.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
15 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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Of all the galaxies in this frame, one pair stands out in particular: a smooth golden galaxy encircled by a nearly complete ring at left.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2025
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For several hundred dollars, tour companies fly passengers high above the rivers that encircle the city, showcasing a stunning, bird’s-eye view of the Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center and other landmarks.—
Philip Marcelo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Companies have embraced the red, green and white of the Mexican flag in ad campaigns.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Pierce and Karimloo embrace their characters’ operatic origins, but transform them into musical comedy icons.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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The plant will be able to house up to 28 production lines.—
Amy Neff Roth,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Set in Medieval England in the year 1348, the story alights on Lansley Abbey, a remote stone monastery in Yorkshire, which houses ten monks bound by a life of strict routine and devotion.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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And it's all wrapped in a storyline that keeps kids moving and thinking.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
2 May 2025
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Photo : Sterling Reed Photography Just beyond the front door, dark paneling wraps the fireside library.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
2 May 2025
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“Enclose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclose. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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