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
But with the two Swift 16 AI display units confined inside clear enclosures, a hands-on assessment will also have to wait.
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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
The city also recommends 60 inch enclosures for large breed dogs and dogs that have climbing capabilities.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025
The structure is 125 meters long and 145 meters wide (410 by 475 feet) — about the size of a city block — with 15 modular enclosures that were likely rooms surrounding an inner courtyard.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
At the end of the 3-mile drive, park the car and stroll the winding paths through the enclosures of Fort Bearizona, where shows and other animal events take place.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Apple famously used this method for its unibody MacBook Pro enclosures and Leica went with a similar look on the very first L-mount camera, the T (Typ 701), in 2016.
—Jim Fisher, PCMAG, 24 Feb. 2025
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
The city also recommends 60 inch enclosures for large breed dogs and dogs that have climbing capabilities.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025
The structure is 125 meters long and 145 meters wide (410 by 475 feet) — about the size of a city block — with 15 modular enclosures that were likely rooms surrounding an inner courtyard.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
At the end of the 3-mile drive, park the car and stroll the winding paths through the enclosures of Fort Bearizona, where shows and other animal events take place.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Apple famously used this method for its unibody MacBook Pro enclosures and Leica went with a similar look on the very first L-mount camera, the T (Typ 701), in 2016.
—Jim Fisher, PCMAG, 24 Feb. 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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Daniel Jones’ 197 yards passing were the most ever in a first half in his career.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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One week later, Smith finished with eight catches for a career-high 169 yards.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That will distract any views of the neighbors’ patios or houses that might linger until the shrubs fill in.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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From live music and happy hour patios to street markets and museum nights, there’s still time to soak in the season.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Enclosures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosures. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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