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also inclosing
as in encircling
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also inclosing
1
as in housing
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 surrounding
to form a circle around
in a show of support, the women rushed to enclose their distraught friend
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as in wrapping
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 enclosing
Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
And while the fence enclosing the yard is made of vinyl — which is flammable — the five-foot section closest to the house is a metal gate.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Details-wise, Johnson is seeing an uptick in adding brass rods, enclosing bookshelves with a textured wallpaper, or adding unique millwork design flourishes that aren’t in a standard Shaker-style.
—Kate Jerde, Architectural Digest, 28 Dec. 2025
Identifying a suitable location for a deep geological nuclear facility is as complex as the construction itself, requiring vast, stable rock formations capable of safely enclosing an underground repository.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2025
Ilko said Zone Zero rules fall short of home-hardening, which requires special windows, new screens for vents, enclosing attics, replacement of wood siding and other more ambitious efforts.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
Two hundred years later, Slott preserved the historic facade while enclosing the rear of the home in glass to overlook the waterfall that once powered the mill.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
In 2004, Rader resumed sending letters, including one to The Wichita Eagle, enclosing Wegerle’s drivers license and photos of the crime scene.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Tall bookshelves flank the bed, enclosing it in a cozy way and providing lots of storage—no nightstand needed.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
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Also new were the designer’s first jersey pieces, with draping departing from the rear and enclosing the shoulders, open on the midriff and sculpted around the hips.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
And while the fence enclosing the yard is made of vinyl — which is flammable — the five-foot section closest to the house is a metal gate.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Details-wise, Johnson is seeing an uptick in adding brass rods, enclosing bookshelves with a textured wallpaper, or adding unique millwork design flourishes that aren’t in a standard Shaker-style.
—Kate Jerde, Architectural Digest, 28 Dec. 2025
Identifying a suitable location for a deep geological nuclear facility is as complex as the construction itself, requiring vast, stable rock formations capable of safely enclosing an underground repository.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2025
Ilko said Zone Zero rules fall short of home-hardening, which requires special windows, new screens for vents, enclosing attics, replacement of wood siding and other more ambitious efforts.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
Two hundred years later, Slott preserved the historic facade while enclosing the rear of the home in glass to overlook the waterfall that once powered the mill.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
In 2004, Rader resumed sending letters, including one to The Wichita Eagle, enclosing Wegerle’s drivers license and photos of the crime scene.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Tall bookshelves flank the bed, enclosing it in a cozy way and providing lots of storage—no nightstand needed.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosing
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Hobart Historical Society received $3,840 for a rehabilitation assessment of the 1914 Carnegie Library housing the historical society through the Efroymson Family Endangered Places program.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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At the Ritz Paris, the fashion crowd vie to bed down in Coco Chanel’s former apartment, now a dedicated suite still housing the designer’s art collection, velvet banquettes, and Chinese lacquered screens.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2026
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Members must live or attend school in central San Diego or the surrounding area.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The victim has not yet been identified and detectives did not share details on the circumstances surrounding the man's death.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Scandal ran for seven seasons, wrapping in April 2018.—
Starr Rocque,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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Cut to a massive stadium packed with fans, and Pepsi logos, and a hilarious re-creation of the Coldplay kiss-cam fiasco as the male bear hugs his pop paramour from behind, wrapping his arms around her as the both hold cans.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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The saints’ days are celebrated, the great days of history are celebrated, and they’re celebrated with this sort of enormous exuberance and deep investment that is somehow very, very touching, very embracing, and very inclusive.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
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Natural thawing eliminates damage caused by trying to remove ice encasing stems of perennials and shrubs.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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The serene pool and hot tub area is no different, decorated with native plants and nestled into the landscape; the walls encasing the pool deck are a nearly identical hue to the surrounding mountains.—
Kristine Thomason,
Outside,
11 Jan. 2026
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The rehaut features deep-blue Tambour markings and modern numerals on a crisp white background, encircling a 24-hour GMT scale at a lower level.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
2 Feb. 2026
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America’s most powerful military assets have now convened in the Middle East, encircling Iran and preparing to strike it from land, air, and sea.—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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Moreover, in texture and sweep, production designer Cary White and director of photography Douglas Milsome have stunningly captured the look and feel of the frontier of fable and dream, as enveloping a vision as realized by Benjamin West.—
Miles Beller,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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This year, expect a mix of soft neutrals to go from paint chip samples to enveloping bedroom walls, including soft stone.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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The fire started on the roof of an older medical office building and did not begin inside the attached main hospital building, officials said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Each heavy truck with an attached plow is about $280,000.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Enclosing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosing. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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