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also incloses
1
as in encases
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 surrounds
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 encompasses
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 Synonyms for encloses
Verb
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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
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The Ring of Fire surrounds much of the Pacific Ocean and is home to numerous oceanic trenches, volcanic arcs, and fault systems.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Another diagnostic option involves measuring amyloid beta and certain modified forms of tau in the cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, but collecting this fluid requires a lumbar puncture, which many people find too invasive.—
Robert Martone,
Scientific American,
10 Oct. 2025
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Heart disease is a broad term that encompasses all the disorders that affect the heart’s function and structure, from coronary artery disease (CAD) to congenital heart disease (CHD) to arrhythmias, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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The unit encompasses a generous 6,615 square feet of land, featuring abundant outdoor space and a pool.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Fox News Digital reached out to Jurupa Unified School District, which houses Jurupa Valley and Patriot High School, and the Chaffey Joint Union High School District, which houses Los Osos, for a response.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Ohio is one of 23 states that houses Asian longhorn ticks, with the latest siting in Butler County near Cincinnati.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 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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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
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In the video, Mor embraces his father, who began sobbing.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
14 Oct. 2025
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The flag installation is the most recent marketing move by the company as the chain openly embraces more conservative messaging.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Encloses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encloses. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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