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Synonyms & Antonyms of encircling
(Entry 1 of 2)
as in surrounding, enclosing
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for encircling
- bounding,
- circumjacent,
- embracing,
- enclosing
- (also inclosing),
- fencing,
- rimming,
- surrounding
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for encircling
encircling
verb
present participle of encircle
Synonyms of encircling (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to travel completely around
- communication satellites encircling the earth
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2
to form a circle around
- immediately after announcing their engagement, the couple was encircled by their applauding friends
Synonyms for encircling
- circling,
- compassing,
- embracing,
- enclosing
- (also inclosing),
- encompassing,
- environing,
- girding,
- girdling,
- ringing,
- surrounding,
- wreathing
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“Encircling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encircling. Accessed 16 Oct. 2021.
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