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
Conway Morris points to intelligence in other animals — such as crows using tools, dolphins solving problems, and octopuses escaping enclosures — as evidence that cognition has emerged multiple times in different ways.
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Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
But animal welfare experts raised several concerns to Public Investigator, including the size of the animal enclosures and the zoo’s breeding of a white tiger, which is opposed by conservation organizations like the World Wildlife Fund.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Although the Bose and Sony are attractive, the AirPods Max have the most original and premium-looking design, thanks to their metal enclosures and mesh headband.
—PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
Everything from false walls and room dividers, bathroom shower enclosures, staircases and entrances, and even outdoors in patios and poolscapes.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
As with the enclosures in England and Scotland, villagers were uprooted and dispossessed to make way for sheep and cattle.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 30 Sep. 2025
Their agitation was so severe that the lizards even attempted to escape their enclosures.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 Sep. 2025
New outside enclosures currently house chickens, goats and the newest arrival, an adorably fuzzy baby doll harlequin sheep yet to be named.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
The zoo offers visitors the chance to see the animals in their natural elements at open enclosures, a travel website states.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
But animal welfare experts raised several concerns to Public Investigator, including the size of the animal enclosures and the zoo’s breeding of a white tiger, which is opposed by conservation organizations like the World Wildlife Fund.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Although the Bose and Sony are attractive, the AirPods Max have the most original and premium-looking design, thanks to their metal enclosures and mesh headband.
—PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
Everything from false walls and room dividers, bathroom shower enclosures, staircases and entrances, and even outdoors in patios and poolscapes.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
As with the enclosures in England and Scotland, villagers were uprooted and dispossessed to make way for sheep and cattle.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 30 Sep. 2025
Their agitation was so severe that the lizards even attempted to escape their enclosures.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 Sep. 2025
New outside enclosures currently house chickens, goats and the newest arrival, an adorably fuzzy baby doll harlequin sheep yet to be named.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
The zoo offers visitors the chance to see the animals in their natural elements at open enclosures, a travel website states.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosures
Noun
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Every corner feels cinematic, from the brick courtyards to the long sunset views over Virginia’s Piedmont countryside.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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The rectangular homes often contained courtyards or fronting gardens; window boxes hung below wood-frame windows.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The workers’ cottages have been made into nine spacious suites with soaring ceilings lined with bamboo, terracotta floors, marble bathrooms, and outdoor patios with al fresco showers.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Contrary to popular belief, patios are just as, if not more, cozy and inviting during fall.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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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By comparison, Dowdle had 10 more rushing yards than the entire Packers offense through halftime.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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Although his longest run of the day was for just 13 yards, Wisner consistently ripped off four-, five- and six-yard carries to keep the offense on schedule and in manageable situations.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Enclosures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosures. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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