encloses

verb

variants also incloses
present tense third-person singular of enclose
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 envelops
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 encloses The larger ring also improves sensitivity because optical gyroscopes can detect smaller rotations when the light encloses a greater area. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026 The building encloses an acre of private landscaped courtyard, which the apartment’s airy living area overlooks. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 10 Aug. 2026 When a flower matures, the ovary of the flower matures into a fruit, and that fruit encloses the seeds. — Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 30 July 2026 Native palms and trees are drawn to the property’s edge, forming a living barrier that encloses without isolating. — Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Sitting unassumingly on a city plaza, the spruce structure encloses a windowless cylinder of silence. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026 The chicken embryo is embedded in the membrane that encloses the yolk, and the tension on the membrane provided by the yolk is needed for the embryo to develop properly. — ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026 This process continues for decades until eventually, one day, immune mediators rupture the cap that encloses the plaque. — Mary J. Scourboutakos, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025 The heel counter features an extended leather panel that fully encloses the back of the heel, running from the footbed to the ankle strap. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encloses
  1. encases
  2. surrounds
  3. envelops
  4. houses
  5. encircles
  6. wraps
  7. includes
  8. shrouds
Verb
  • The plastic that encases laundry pods dissolves and rinses out with the excess water.
    — Katelyn Chef, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
  • The faux hair encases her locs, allowing the blonde to be the focal point of the look.
    — Larry Stansbury, InStyle, 25 May 2026
Definition of encases
Verb
  • Visceral fat — which lies deep within the abdomen and surrounds internal organs — has also been linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, Cleveland Clinic states.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Their most vulnerable conversation surrounds his recent MS diagnosis.
    — Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of surrounds
Verb
  • The hotel’s unprecedented vantage point envelops guests in panoramic views of Melbourne and the ocean lapping at Port Phillip Bay.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • His talent has nothing to do with his genes, and yet his reverence for his parents, Philip and Mimi, envelops him in soulful humility.
    — Olivia Wilde, Time, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of envelops
Verb
  • The store houses Smythson’s full selection, and also features a dedicated bespoke stationery salon, the only one outside of London, where customers can book a one-on-one appointment with a stationery specialist.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The Brooklyn store also houses a small theater that hosts close-up magic performances, with Molly serving as the opening act, according to Rubin.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of houses
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  • In May, the Georgia Department of Transportation closed a major section of the road, which encircles the city of Atlanta and connects much of the greater metro area, sending both intra- and interstate traffic through the city.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The paint color that encircles the wallpaper is important, but Chloe Redmond Warner says the bread should be the least exciting part of this sandwich.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of encircles
Verb
  • Once the panel wraps, Kramer will receive TIFF’s Global Cinema Leadership Special Award.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Inside, the line wraps around the room, and cups everywhere are filled with fluffy mounds of Greek yogurt crowned with fresh fruit, nuts, dark chocolate cacao nibs and other ingredients.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of wraps
Verb
  • The festival’s advisory group includes director Dan Löwenstein, founder of House of Create, vertical drama critic and consultant Jen Cooper of Vertical Drama Love, and Christine Hartland, co-founder and chief operating officer of My Smash Media.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The capsule includes a white satin headband topped with a black velvet bow, offering an easy entry point into Nouri’s signature motif.
    — Madison Collins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of includes
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  • Across Indonesia, seasonal forest fires are beginning to subside, but thick haze still shrouds parts of the island of Kalimantan.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Officials recommended Friday that Marylanders, especially those with underlying medical conditions, stay indoors as the smoke shrouds the state.
    — Nicole Pilsbury, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2026
Definition of shrouds

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“Encloses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encloses. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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