1
as in to surround
to form a circle around
a necklace of sapphire-blue lakes encompasses the town
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2
as in to include
to have as part of a whole
textbooks on American history are now likely to encompass its social history as well as its political and military history
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3
as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
a fog of mystery has long encompassed this fraternal organization, which is known for its secret rituals
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Recent Examples of encompass
The San Luis Obispo Coast AVA encompasses nearly 80 commercial vineyards, including Biddle Ranch Vineyard, Chamisal Vineyards, and Edna Valley Vineyard.
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Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
The Monument encompasses several canyons, many of which have active streams, and a gorgeous slice of the Green River.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 20 June 2025
Woodbury Middle School, 1425 School Drive, Woodbury, will encompass a 28,303 square-foot project, expected to be completed by fall 2026.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 20 June 2025
The agency compared the bill with current tax law, which encompasses Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 13 June 2025
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Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
The Monument encompasses several canyons, many of which have active streams, and a gorgeous slice of the Green River.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 20 June 2025
Woodbury Middle School, 1425 School Drive, Woodbury, will encompass a 28,303 square-foot project, expected to be completed by fall 2026.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 20 June 2025
The agency compared the bill with current tax law, which encompasses Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompass
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Seven-year-old Zeina roams the hills that surround her village on a rusty bike.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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Naylor is surrounded in the Diamondbacks lineup by hitters like Corbin Carroll, Ketel Marte, Geraldo Perdomo, and Eugenio Suarez.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The area around Canfield Mountain has been designated a no-fly zone by the sheriff’s office until further notice, including a prohibition on drones, the county’s emergency management services said.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 July 2025
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The Miami Dolphins made a roster-shaking trade Monday, sending Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey and Pro Bowl tight end Jonnu Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a package that includes Pro Bowl safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, a former Dolphins’ first-round draft pick, according to a source.—
David Furones,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Compression: Another way to keep the swelling and inflammation is wrapping your calf.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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The cost of pharmaceuticals has become prohibitive to patients and providers like hospitals, and the huge cost of advertising is wrapped into those costs.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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As of Wednesday evening, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2025
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These are classic Quad features have been updated and authentically engineered, and work alongside a larger rotary control for the analog volume stage and is encircled with orange LEDs to show the current volume level.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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There should be a desire to be involved in your community, in your state, in helping others be better people.—
Juana Summers,
NPR,
24 June 2025
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Daniel also has and continues to be involved in podcasting at the newspaper.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Markets have been avidly watching developments in the conflict, which threatens to envelop the broader oil-rich Middle East region and has driven investors to safe-haven assets, such as gold.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
18 June 2025
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On Father’s Day, Spaun tossed his club in the air, enveloped his caddie, Mark Carens, and later hugged his wife, Melody, and their daughters, Violet, 2, and Emerson Lili, 4.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
16 June 2025
Verb
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On-screen text follows, reminding us that the virus laid waste to the UK, which was quarantined to contain the evil, with survivors there being left to fend for themselves.—
Mark Meszoros,
Boston Herald,
19 June 2025
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After new growth is visible on kangaroo paws, fertilize with any complete fertilizer (containing N-P-K, an abbreviation for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium).—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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The house is a modest one-and-a-half-story Cape set on pilings with a crawl space enclosed by boards, built of native spruce and pine lumber that Mark and Fraser cut from the nearby islands.—
Robert Finch
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
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Towering limestone cliffs enclose the cove, creating a striking setting ideal for snorkeling, diving, or simply enjoying a peaceful escape in nature.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Encompass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompass. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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