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
The zoo offers visitors the chance to see the animals in their natural elements at open enclosures, a travel website states.
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Its exoskeletons use motors that sit in enclosures by the wearer’s hips to augment the movement of their own legs, and take some of the strain off their muscles.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Clearing out the poop from the animals’ enclosures is a significant part of the zoo’s daily energy usage.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2025
In zoos, many primates clearly prefer enclosures that give them the ability to retreat out of view.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025
But with the two Swift 16 AI display units confined inside clear enclosures, a hands-on assessment will also have to wait.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Hemp is commonly grown in farm fields with no enclosures.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Its own limited space, due to being located on a small island off the coast of another island, spurred it to rehome several of its animals to sanctuaries with more space for enclosures larger than the facility in its entirety.
—Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2025
After three years, the Center and several of the animal outdoor enclosures were built, primarily by David Bassett.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Its exoskeletons use motors that sit in enclosures by the wearer’s hips to augment the movement of their own legs, and take some of the strain off their muscles.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Clearing out the poop from the animals’ enclosures is a significant part of the zoo’s daily energy usage.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2025
In zoos, many primates clearly prefer enclosures that give them the ability to retreat out of view.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025
But with the two Swift 16 AI display units confined inside clear enclosures, a hands-on assessment will also have to wait.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Hemp is commonly grown in farm fields with no enclosures.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Its own limited space, due to being located on a small island off the coast of another island, spurred it to rehome several of its animals to sanctuaries with more space for enclosures larger than the facility in its entirety.
—Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2025
After three years, the Center and several of the animal outdoor enclosures were built, primarily by David Bassett.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosures
Noun
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Taking inspiration from 16th-century outdoor sculpture courtyards, this (indoor) exhibition explores the range of figurative human sculptures in the Walker’s collection.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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Visit the Naschmarkt—offering everything from sauerkraut to Syrian falafel—while the MuseumsQuartier blends baroque courtyards with contemporary installations.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, last Sunday, the Raiders defeated the New England Patriots, 20-13, after quarterback Geno Smith completed 24 of 34 passes for 362 yards, one touchdown and one interception.—
Mark J. Burns,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Beck went 5 for 5 for 60 yards on the drive that went 75 yards on 9 plays.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Limiting seating on winery patios to 20 seats, and prohibiting classes and community meetings at wineries, for example, eliminates low-impact activities that keep rural properties viable.—
Elaine Lyttleton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Leave Your Pets at Home Some coffee shops and restaurants have outdoor patios where pets are welcome to sit alongside their owners at the table.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Enclosures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosures. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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