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also inclosed
as in caged
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also inclosed
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as in encased
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
dogs who spend the day enclosed in small cages
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as in surrounded
to form a circle around
in a show of support, the women rushed to enclose their distraught friend
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as in encompassed
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 enclosed
Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Outdoor space: The deck off the kitchen, used for outdoor dining, has stairs to the enclosed patio and garden.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2025
The affected ravioli were packaged in 9 7/8-ounce plastic trays sealed with film and enclosed in a paperboard carton.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that can build up in enclosed or partially enclosed spaces, poisoning people and animals who breathe in too much, according to the CDC.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Outdoor space: The deck off the kitchen, used for outdoor dining, has stairs to the enclosed patio and garden.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
The robots will have enclosed compartments in which the customer will scan a QR code to open their order.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2025
The affected ravioli were packaged in 9 7/8-ounce plastic trays sealed with film and enclosed in a paperboard carton.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosed
Verb
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Chelsea’s head coach raised both hands above his head in sustained applause as Cole Palmer, having sized up ambitious passes through to Nicolas Jackson or Pedro Neto ahead of him but surrounded by Fulham bodies, instead opted to turn away and pass backwards, consolidating possession.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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His family said in an obituary that Meek died surrounded by family and friends.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
27 Dec. 2024
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The snow didn’t just disappear — it got blown to the side and encompassed the train.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The tornado advisories encompassed a wide swath of northern Florida, including the state capital, Tallahassee.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Each brand’s implementation is a bit different, but in general, these hubs use two to 14 planetary gears housed within the hub of the rear wheel.—
Chris Cona,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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The web-like blue and gold dial is housed in a 40mm case made of tantalum, a very hard, ductile, lustrous, blue-gray transition metal that is highly corrosion-resistant.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Boxwood is covered in burlap and snow fence is draped around trees and shrubs to prevent deer from devouring them.—
Daryln Brewer Hoffstot Kristian Thacker,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Another is draped in what appears to be a long, black, crushed-vinyl overcoat.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The ship could be a ferry, a tug, or other coastal vessel traveling within a very confined area.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Jan. 2017
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And a subway car is a confined space where there may be no easy way to escape danger.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Enclosed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosed. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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