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also inclose
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
Towering limestone cliffs enclose the cove, creating a striking setting ideal for snorkeling, diving, or simply enjoying a peaceful escape in nature.
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
The house is a modest one-and-a-half-story Cape set on pilings with a crawl space enclosed by boards, built of native spruce and pine lumber that Mark and Fraser cut from the nearby islands.
—Robert Finch
june 18, Literary Hub, 18 June 2025
Natural light pours into the main living room through large windows, which frame the garden—a bricked patio surrounded by mature landscaping and enclosed by tall hedges with a gated entrance.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 17 June 2025
Unfortunately, the press box is enclosed with large glass windows, which suppresses the ambient sound.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 14 June 2025
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
The house is a modest one-and-a-half-story Cape set on pilings with a crawl space enclosed by boards, built of native spruce and pine lumber that Mark and Fraser cut from the nearby islands.
—Robert Finch
june 18, Literary Hub, 18 June 2025
Natural light pours into the main living room through large windows, which frame the garden—a bricked patio surrounded by mature landscaping and enclosed by tall hedges with a gated entrance.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 17 June 2025
Unfortunately, the press box is enclosed with large glass windows, which suppresses the ambient sound.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclose
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Many items also arrive encased in dense concretions — hard layers of rust, minerals, and marine growth — which must be painstakingly removed under a microscope, sometimes over the course of months or years.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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The warhead is encased in a special high-performance steel alloy, which is meant to enable it to carry a large explosive payload while maintaining the penetrator case's integrity during impact, according to an Air Force fact sheet.—
Ellen Uchimiya,
CBS News,
19 June 2025
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The inhabitants of the Buffalo River Valley and the surrounding area did surprisingly well during the Great Depression, relying on their gardens and cornfields.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
6 July 2025
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Its picture windows offer more views of the surrounding countryside while the room itself can be organized for a wide range of activities including children’s games, a home theater, table games, and seating for large or small gatherings.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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Ellison’s interests extend well beyond real estate, encompassing a serious watch collection, high-performance yachts, and his role as cofounder of SailGP, a global sailing league launched in 2018.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 July 2025
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The foundation has now grown to encompass other crafts and traditional Korean practices.—
Thessaly La Force,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2025
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In 2020, the world was horrified by images of refugee children separated from their families and caged at the southern border.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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Israel’s bombing of Evin lays bare what happens when two reprehensible systems collide: one that cages the innocent, and another that claims to liberate them with bombs.—
Siamak Namazi,
Time,
25 June 2025
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As of Monday evening, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 July 2025
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The tubing with inline emitters, shown at bottom, encircles a citrus.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Though most teams have gone away with this practice in the modern era, New York appears to be embracing an old-school approach with Dart.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Jude Bellingham trotted over in his flip-flops in astonishment to congratulate Courtois before the two embraced, but no one was more pleased to see his goalkeeper come to the rescue than Alonso, who was asked what was going through his mind as Sabitzer’s effort headed towards goal.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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It’s ethically made with organic oils and housed in paper, plastic-free packaging.—
Kristen Philipkoski,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The space will also house two private suites, while a permanent Dior Lady Art installation will open later this year, showcasing contemporary creatives’ takes on the Lady Dior bags.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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The styler uses the brand’s airflow technology to attract and wrap the hair around the barrel to curl, wave, smooth, and dry without extreme heat—much like its coveted blow-dryer.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Milan Fashion Week Men’s Spring/Summer 2026 wrapped with no shortage of strong talent.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Enclose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclose. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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