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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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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
Think tender, aromatic vegetables enclosed in cheesy layers with a jammy, flavorful tomato sauce.
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Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Padel is played on a court about a third the size of a tennis court and is enclosed by glass and mesh walls.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
Shadows of the kids stretched behind the caged fence enclosing the school and one even attempts to climb the fence, creating a moment that seems straight out of The Walking Dead.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
His trial was the first to have anonymous jurors who were enclosed by bulletproof glass during the proceedings, a measure taken due to Edmond III’s seemingly murderous reputation.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Padel is played on a court about a third the size of a tennis court and is enclosed by glass and mesh walls.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
Shadows of the kids stretched behind the caged fence enclosing the school and one even attempts to climb the fence, creating a moment that seems straight out of The Walking Dead.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
His trial was the first to have anonymous jurors who were enclosed by bulletproof glass during the proceedings, a measure taken due to Edmond III’s seemingly murderous reputation.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Altamura Man’s Frozen Legacy Deep in an Italian cave, researchers discovered Altamura Man, a Neanderthal fossil encased in limestone for over 130,000 years.Anna Nordseth, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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The cheung fun had crisp prawns encased in a chewy wrapper that made for excellent comfort food.Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
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The circumstances surrounding the bodies remain unclear.Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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The confusion surrounding Holmes stands as a cautionary tale about the manipulation of copyright law—not by opportunists exploiting a valuable piece of intellectual property, but by the character’s official custodians.Alec Nevala-Lee, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2025
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The investigation encompasses Tesla vehicles equipped with the Full Self-Driving driver assistance system, including 2016-2025 Model S and Model X, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y models.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Outer Continental Shelf encompasses the coastal waters of the U.S. and its territories — broadly covering areas up to 200 nautical miles from land, according to the Department of the Interior.Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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The animals are caged and fed the coffee cherries on farms that produce civet coffee.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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These people are caged—not in their homes, and not in the underground cells of Venezuela’s notorious prisons, but in a gated villa shaded by palm trees.Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
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The jersey features Team Vitality’s bee logo, placed within the Eiffel Tower and encircled by a globe–symbolizing the team’s Parisian origins, plus its wider fanbase around the world.Matt Gardner, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Steve Gosney, a Daytona Beach public defender, moved his family to Miami to start a job training new prosecutors and helping shore up some of the ethical issues that have encircled the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office this year.Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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For educators, the challenge is clear: to embrace AI as a partner in learning, to foster the skills and values that will guide students through uncharted waters, and to ensure that the benefits of this transformative technology are shared by all.Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Benzino is embracing his upcoming role as a grandfather, despite a tumultuous relationship with his daughter, Coi Leray.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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At its peak in the Jim Crow 1960s, 500 boys were housed at what is now known as the Dozier School for Boys, most of them for minor offenses such as petty theft, truancy or running away from home.Kate Payne, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Pro Shop, the PGA Tour’s premium content partner—essentially the NFL Films of the golf world—is housed here too and PGA Tour Radio is slated to move in next year. Follow me on Twitter.Mike Dojc, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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In the Instagram picture, Ballerini wrapped her arm around Stokes from behind, resting her chin on his shoulder.Daniela Avila, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Illinois won the game 21-17 to wrap its season at 10-3, while South Carolina finishes 9-4.Rebecca Tauber, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Enclose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclose. Accessed 13 Jan. 2025.
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