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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
The four-story suite is situated in the vessel’s funnel, which is enclosed in glass, offering 280-degree views.
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Nathan Diller, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Fold top half of Dough over to enclose Filling, pressing out any air bubbles; trim edges, if desired.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
More than 500 workers have begun installing the 1,500-foot-long track that will eventually be enclosed inside a 30,000-square foot building in the Fun Town area of the park.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
In fact, the upper decks are enclosed by almost 4,300 square feet of reflective glass.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Nathan Diller, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Fold top half of Dough over to enclose Filling, pressing out any air bubbles; trim edges, if desired.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
More than 500 workers have begun installing the 1,500-foot-long track that will eventually be enclosed inside a 30,000-square foot building in the Fun Town area of the park.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
In fact, the upper decks are enclosed by almost 4,300 square feet of reflective glass.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclose
Verb
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The film centered on the Environmental Protection Agency encasing the Simpsons’ hometown of Springfield in a dome after Homer taints the area’s water supply.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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Inflatable bath spout covers consist of a series of air pillows that encase the spout.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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While Nashville has grown by leaps and bounds, so have its smaller surrounding cities, as people flock to the suburbs, eager to enjoy small-town charm while staying close to the conveniences of a major metro.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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The paddock was filled with drivers and engineers working together while surrounded by fans watching closely.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Running March 2023 to December 2024, the Eras Tour encompassed Swift’s entire repertoire, spanning 149 shows across 51 cities to become the highest-grossing tour of all time.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 Oct. 2025
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There’s no downtown per se in Mentone, but a concentrated quarter-mile stretch of State 117 encompasses most of the retail fun.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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All of the show’s authority figures — Morrow, Kirsh, Boy Kavalier, Dame Sylvia — end the season caged, with a Xenomorph looming above them, looking potentially ready to pounce.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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Gaga ended the performance like an exhausted wind-up doll, caged again physically, but never spiritually.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway is a looped route, one that meanders through the Chattahoochee National Forest and encircles the headwaters of the Chattahoochee River.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Though Israeli forces will continue to encircle Gaza City, this lull in combat operations is intended to allow Hamas members to locate the 48 remaining hostages, the Israeli military said, with fewer than half of those estimated to be still alive.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Ever since, Swifties and bakers alike have embraced the singer's sourdough skills.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The corporate campus includes more open space and outdoor seating to embrace a hybrid work culture.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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The number of employees that will be housed at the Speedway Industrial Park building site were not known.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
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Backlogs out of Hong Kong, which houses the largest cargo airport on earth, are expected to persist through mid-October after Typhoon Ragasa caused widespread flight cancellations across the region and South China.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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For vintage vibes and powerful audio, Klipsch's The One Bluetooth speaker is also 37% off and brings that warm, room-filling sound wrapped in wood-and-copper charm.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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The affected Evermore Surprise Eggs are gold, come wrapped in yellow, pink, or green, and each contains a selection of seven toys, including the toy airplane in question.—
Matt Cannon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Enclose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclose. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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