encloses

variants also incloses
present tense third-person singular of enclose

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for encloses
Verb
  • The ultra-soft clogs are made out of a plush faux shearling fabric that encases a springy foam midsole.
    Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2025
  • This spinal area lies just outside the dura mater, and is a tough membrane that encases the spinal cord and the system that allows cerebrospinal fluid to circulate.
    Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The Kaufman-esque sequence that chases an ever-balding Mike through his movie roles and towards his destiny is great fun to watch, but ultimately calls our attention to the relative torpor that surrounds it.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The collapse continues until a luminous sphere surrounds a dense core that is hot enough to sustain nuclear fusion.
    Luke Keller, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • True flourishing encompasses not only material well-being and mental health, but also purpose, relationships, character, and even spiritual fulfillment.
    Robert B. Tucker, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • By Monday morning, experts from the canton of Valais, which encompasses Blatten, estimated that up to three million cubic metres of debris could rush down the mountain, over a nearby dam, and into the village.
    Daniel A. Gross, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • On the design front, the Loop has a soft textile band and a slim buckle that houses the Polar Precision Prime sensor.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The Belize Zoo is a unique conservation area that houses over 150 animals, all native to Belize.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Each element encircles a central void, which Robertson describes as symbolic thresholds–portals between identities, spaces, and ideas.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Of course, the vote passes and the Imperial Fleet encircles the planet, all according to plan.
    Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 9 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • But during that four-to six-week period, the region wholeheartedly embraces the slightly cooler temperatures and all things cozy—mountain weekends, apple and pumpkin treats, and (light) sweater weather.
    Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The winners reflect a whiskey landscape that embraces both tradition and reinvention.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Encloses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encloses. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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