variants
also inclosures
as in courtyards
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
a fenced-in enclosure where the sheep are allowed to graze unattended
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Recent Examples of enclosures
They may have been introduced into local ecosystems after lizards escaped their enclosures or were intentionally released by their owners.
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Lights, in bird cage enclosures, still hang above the audience seating area, which has room for about 250 guests.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The company is deepening and widening its local supplier partnerships to make components including lithium-ion cells, watch and phone enclosures and accessories such as AirPods.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Every morning, animal care manager Kim Carr stops by to prepare breakfast, scattering treats across their enclosures that are filled with fake tree trunks, log piles and hanging branches — an organic jungle gym for creatures that are born to climb and play.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The enclosures are required so as to not release anything into the environment.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
By day the place was filled with different sorts of tombstones, many of them inside ornamental enclosures.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
The animals live in enclosures in the midst of the northern coniferous forest, and the park is open year-round.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
My biggest pet-peeve is when the comforter escapes from the duvet cover enclosures and ends up as a wadded mess that distorts the entire bedding set up.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Lights, in bird cage enclosures, still hang above the audience seating area, which has room for about 250 guests.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The company is deepening and widening its local supplier partnerships to make components including lithium-ion cells, watch and phone enclosures and accessories such as AirPods.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Every morning, animal care manager Kim Carr stops by to prepare breakfast, scattering treats across their enclosures that are filled with fake tree trunks, log piles and hanging branches — an organic jungle gym for creatures that are born to climb and play.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The enclosures are required so as to not release anything into the environment.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
By day the place was filled with different sorts of tombstones, many of them inside ornamental enclosures.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
The animals live in enclosures in the midst of the northern coniferous forest, and the park is open year-round.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
My biggest pet-peeve is when the comforter escapes from the duvet cover enclosures and ends up as a wadded mess that distorts the entire bedding set up.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosures
Noun
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Beyond the most obvious imbibable perks, expect other luxurious amenities like outdoor pools, picturesque courtyards, deep soaking tubs, and much, much more.—
Kristin Braswell,
Architectural Digest,
23 Mar. 2026
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The ryokan-style resort blends imperial heritage—think ornate Meiji-era latticework, intimate courtyards, and meticulous Zen gardens—with sleek, soothing contemporary design.—
Kelsey Eisen,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The repeating bloom cycle and evergreen foliage bring lasting beauty to patios and porches.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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The solid, neutral design and stain-resistant fibers of this area rug give it a classic look that works well on patios and decks.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That’s your yards-after-catch guy.—
Alex Zietlow
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Cloutier, who threw for 2,058 yards and 21 TDs last season, has offers from Arizona and Sacramento State.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Enclosures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosures. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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