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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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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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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
Here are Michigan's National Park Service sites: Isle Royale National Park encompasses all of Isle Royale in Lake Superior.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
These doctors encompassed a range of specialties, including surgery, urgent or emergency care care, pediatrics, infectious disease, and more.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 21 Aug. 2025
This round of recipients encompasses the Amistad Research Center, New Orleans; California State University Los Angeles; Clark Atlanta University; Emory University, Atlanta; Lincoln University, Pennsylvania; the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum, Washington, DC; and Visual AIDS, New York.
—News Desk, Artforum, 20 Aug. 2025
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
These doctors encompassed a range of specialties, including surgery, urgent or emergency care care, pediatrics, infectious disease, and more.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 21 Aug. 2025
This round of recipients encompasses the Amistad Research Center, New Orleans; California State University Los Angeles; Clark Atlanta University; Emory University, Atlanta; Lincoln University, Pennsylvania; the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum, Washington, DC; and Visual AIDS, New York.
—News Desk, Artforum, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompass
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Jazmin Lopez's 5-year-old daughter, center, is surrounded by her big brother, Ian, and his friends walking her to class.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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With its sunny climate, rocky cliffs and plethora of beaches, the Mediterranean coastline surrounding Alicante is one of Spain’s tourist hotspots.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
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That includes Play Protect, which protects your phone from dangerous apps from any source.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Bonus content includes a behind-the-scenes look at the airplane and ocean stunts, deleted footage montage with optional commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie, the challenges of filming the technical and extremely dangerous stunts, and an in-depth discussion with McQuarrie and Cruise.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Cover or wrap it loosely with a clean, dry bandage.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
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The proud mom smiled as her little girl gave her a tight hug, with her arm wrapped around her neck.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Basinger offers insight into one of the key components of the studio’s indelible logo featuring mountaintop encircled by a ring of stars.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Beneath the surface, Denmark’s Viking fortresses encircle the land—silent, symmetrical, and stoic.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Reports surfaced that Johnson's father, Mark Johnson, was involved in a physical altercation with Avery's older brother following the Wildcats' 24–21 loss to Iowa State in Dublin, Ireland.—
Cecil Merkerson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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For example, investing always involves some degree of uncertainty.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Feel enveloped in mountain majesty by visiting this scenic valley in Townsend, Tennessee that’s fully surrounded by the mountain range.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Russian forces failed to envelop all of Ukraine's fortress belt in 2022, and such an operation would likely take years and involve high personnel and equipment losses, the think tank said.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
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According to the Florida Department of Health, raw milk can contain disease-causing bacteria, including Campylobacter, Escherichia coli (E. coli), Listeria, Salmonella, and others.—
Mark Harper,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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There was a period of time where you were allowed to enclose your terrace and form a sunroom, which is very nice.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
14 Aug. 2025
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Our other hybrid mattress selection all combine these two features: an encased coil system and plush materials like memory foam (some are enclosed with a luxe organic cotton top cover).—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Encompass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompass. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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