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 have also been shown to exhibit play behavior with objects in their enclosures, highly unusual behavior for a reptile.
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Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
The injuries occurred after a staff member opened the door between two enclosures with monkeys that were not compatible, causing the fight.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Collected near Big Sur, the butterflies have been transported north and released under small mesh enclosures placed over deerweed, their host plant.
—Itay Hod, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
These small, unheated enclosures use the sun’s energy to store heat like a greenhouse.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Free-Range For eggs to be free-range certified, farmers need to demonstrate a commitment to raising hens without enclosures or cages.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
Battery storage facilities typically consist of a collection of shipping container-sized enclosures that, until recently, attracted relatively little notice.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Once healed, the animals are transferred to outdoor enclosures and aviaries to prepare for a reintroduction into their natural environment.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
After the first walk, the lions would be fed, and sometimes Cavina and fellow volunteers would clean their enclosures.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
The injuries occurred after a staff member opened the door between two enclosures with monkeys that were not compatible, causing the fight.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Collected near Big Sur, the butterflies have been transported north and released under small mesh enclosures placed over deerweed, their host plant.
—Itay Hod, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
These small, unheated enclosures use the sun’s energy to store heat like a greenhouse.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Free-Range For eggs to be free-range certified, farmers need to demonstrate a commitment to raising hens without enclosures or cages.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
Battery storage facilities typically consist of a collection of shipping container-sized enclosures that, until recently, attracted relatively little notice.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Once healed, the animals are transferred to outdoor enclosures and aviaries to prepare for a reintroduction into their natural environment.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
After the first walk, the lions would be fed, and sometimes Cavina and fellow volunteers would clean their enclosures.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosures
Noun
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Start your day at Porto Vecchio harbor, where fishermen sell their morning’s catch, then wander through charming piazzas and courtyards, visiting landmarks like the Basilica di San Nicola and the Swabian castle on your way.—
Megan Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
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Rooms Freshly renovated, the rooms have a breezy, coastal palette, with plenty of natural light pouring in through oversized windows that look out onto either the beach or the property’s grassy courtyards.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Stay in one of the new Villa Suites for amazing views of the lake and amenities like private patios, firepits, and individual outdoor spas.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The new spot will offer three patios and improved parking, and owners hope to reopen within 10 days.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 May 2026
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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
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In five seasons with the Giants, Beckham played 59 games, catching 390 passes for 5,476 yards and 44 touchdowns.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Ross had 723 yards as a freshman at UConn in 2019, played just five games combined over the next three seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic and injuries, and has played for three schools in the last three years.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Enclosures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosures. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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