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also inclosing
as in encircling
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variants
also inclosing
1
as in encasing
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 surrounding
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 encompassing
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 enclosing
Verb
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Speaking of surrounding herself with loved ones, Gomez has been doing that with Blanco, particularly over the holiday season.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025 -
But the rules surrounding the demolition of homes with dangerous materials like asbestos and lead are a complicated web that confuse even those who have spent their lives in the industry.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This is a hard problem, encompassing moral judgment, and is fully steeped in ethical (and legal) implications.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Buff Strickland While known for her dressmaker detail and eye for color, Bratton believes that the essence of a house begins with the hard finishes, encompassing everything from cabinetry, fixtures, and flooring to hardware and paint colors.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
25 Feb. 2025
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One audience member, a lifelong resident, commented that funnelling fleeing motorists into a single highway encircling the lake would be dangerous.—
CalMatters,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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The flower has a row of large outer petals (guard petals) encircling a center of petalodes or small, narrow yellow inner petals.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And unlike Game 4, Edwards’ teammates couldn’t make shots to stay attached.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Next, a set of adjustable-angle handlebars, along with an attached wireless remote, get mounted on top of the deck.—
Ben Coxworth
May 27,
New Atlas,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Plus, from the ’90s, came a striking over-the-knee boot in suede, enveloping the leg like a second skin.—
Stephen Garner,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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Made for on-the-go application, the formula hydrates skin with jojoba seed oil and vitamin E while enveloping it in SIDIA’s best-selling scent, a mystical blend of juniper, cypress and musks.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Creating a seamless connected customer experience also means recognizing that the experience doesn’t end with the sale of a product—but can be shaped by that product’s post-sale performance.—
Jean-Louis Rassineux,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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At Denim Première Vision, textile designer Kelly Konings discussed how textiles and fashion move along parallel paths—closely connected, yet fundamentally different.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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No one can peer at their respective architectures, weights (the various connection strengths among linked neurons), or activations (what numbers are being calculated given the inputs and weights while the models are running) without the company granting special access.—
Jonathan L. Zittrain,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2025
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Overall, Pro-Tek’s storage and services are very much linked, driving a business mix that is close to 50-50.—
Brent Simon,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2024
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“Enclosing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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