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
This episode actually has several of these scenes, primarily around the 10-Petal, where Rip is leading his crew — including his newest hand, Carter — through the daily routines of examining the herd and checking the enclosures.
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Noel Murray,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
The firm said the TENER Sodium system has the same size and shape as LFP systems, so developers can use their current platforms without changing enclosures, redesigning projects, or repeating certifications.
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Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Hats must be worn by ladies with a minimum base diameter of 4 inches, and, unlike in other enclosures, fascinators—a smaller headpiece attached to a comb, hair clip, or headband—are not allowed.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
According to the authorities, Guo had converted two bedrooms and the living room into reptile enclosures while keeping his furniture in a single bedroom.
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Women are required to wear a headpiece in almost all the enclosures — though what exactly that looks like, depends on the class of ticket.
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Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Fans quickly turned the empty enclosures into a punchline.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
The experiential component of PGATSS simulator showrooms enables customers to demo and compare residential, outdoor, and commercial systems — from high-end setups with premium launch monitors, enclosures, and projectors to entry-level options with little more than a net and mat.
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Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Lally also has to clean their enclosures, and weigh and track all of the pandas’ feces in order to monitor their health.
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Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
The firm said the TENER Sodium system has the same size and shape as LFP systems, so developers can use their current platforms without changing enclosures, redesigning projects, or repeating certifications.
—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Hats must be worn by ladies with a minimum base diameter of 4 inches, and, unlike in other enclosures, fascinators—a smaller headpiece attached to a comb, hair clip, or headband—are not allowed.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
According to the authorities, Guo had converted two bedrooms and the living room into reptile enclosures while keeping his furniture in a single bedroom.
—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Women are required to wear a headpiece in almost all the enclosures — though what exactly that looks like, depends on the class of ticket.
—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Fans quickly turned the empty enclosures into a punchline.
—
Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
The experiential component of PGATSS simulator showrooms enables customers to demo and compare residential, outdoor, and commercial systems — from high-end setups with premium launch monitors, enclosures, and projectors to entry-level options with little more than a net and mat.
—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Lally also has to clean their enclosures, and weigh and track all of the pandas’ feces in order to monitor their health.
—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosures
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Beneath its streets, beneath its markets and courtyards and temple squares, beneath even the foundations of the oldest houses, there turned a machine.
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Residents live independently in homes ranging from studios to 3-bedrooms, each built around courtyards that act as an al fresco living rooms for residents.
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This is especially helpful for dark-colored pots, pots sitting on patios or decks that get full sun, and heat-sensitive plants.
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The 220 one- to three-bedroom units here (some of which are pet friendly) offer living areas, kitchenettes, washer and dryer combinations, and patios or terraces.
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This spring, across the nation’s auditoriums and quadrangles, members of the class of 2026 took their seats to receive remarks from distinguished guests.
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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.
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Berhalter tied it in the 49th minute by running on to a loose ball about 20 yards from the net for a vicious strike.
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In the fall, Irwin had 163 catches for 1,903 yards and 27 touchdowns to help JSerra (28-0) claim the CIF-SS Division 1 title.
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“Enclosures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosures. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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