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as in to surround
to form a circle around
a necklace of sapphire-blue lakes encompasses the town
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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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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
Elder safety encompasses many aspects of welfare beyond just good health.
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
The evaluation encompassed evaluations of companies based on direct and indirect recommendations.
—Time Staff, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
The date change also takes SGIFF of the annual Singapore Media Festival celebrations, which also encompasses Singapore Comic Con and the Nas Summit.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
District 5 encompasses a large portion of Naperville in addition to sections of Aurora, Warrenville, Lisle and Woodridge.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
The evaluation encompassed evaluations of companies based on direct and indirect recommendations.
—Time Staff, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
The date change also takes SGIFF of the annual Singapore Media Festival celebrations, which also encompasses Singapore Comic Con and the Nas Summit.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
District 5 encompasses a large portion of Naperville in addition to sections of Aurora, Warrenville, Lisle and Woodridge.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompass
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The hanging quickly devolves into an all-out bacchanal, as onlookers drink, dance and kiss in the square surrounding the flailing corpse.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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With supply stretched, these resources become more precious, and more expensive, for other businesses in the areas surrounding data center construction, according to Fordham University economics professor Marc Conte.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The trend toward a more sustainable Mardi Gras has been growing for years and includes a small but growing variety of more thoughtful throws like food, soaps and sunglasses.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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The expansive grounds cover 19 acres bordering the river, including a recreated 19th-century New England coastal village, a working shipyard, and the only wooden whaleship ship still afloat in the United States.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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At the center of the space will be a central bar wrapped in wood paneling and leather accents, topped with dark stone, according to the release.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
February 17,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Zendaya poses behind him, her arms wrapped around Pattinson as the actor holds her leg in his arms.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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But it’s presented here with invigorating flourishes that encircle the story within specific moments in time, while also granting it a stirring dramatic transcendence.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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The rock was encircled by a whopping 58 more pink diamonds, plus one half-moon diamond on either side.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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Historically, the next 32 teams that don’t make the NCAA play in the NIT, which starts the Tuesday after Selection Sunday and involves home games for the higher seed.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The investigation's findings said claims had been made that staff under his predecessor had been involved in the sale of lands within the national park.—
ED DAVEY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Tender cake layers are filled and topped with a rich pecan pie filling, then enveloped with a creamy Browned Butter Frosting.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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But the furor has enveloped Starmer, who appointed Mandelson as Ambassador in 2024.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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Honorable mentions New to the regular concession offerings, the Baja-style fruit cups are a light and refreshing snack containing slices of watermelon, mango, jicama and cucumber and they are garnished with chamoy, lime juice and Tajin.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Water and moisture resistance Wood and water don’t mix well, and any type of flooring that contains wood will be prone to warping, rot and permanent water damage.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Uptown Penny Loafer Mule combines a grippy platform sole with a deep heel cup to provide optimal stability for hours-long wear, delivering the same comfort as if your foot were fully enclosed.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Equipped with five sockets and two USB ports, this power strip, enclosed in metal with a rubber base, can sit upright on the floor or desktop and offers eight feet of extension from your wall outlet.—
Kelsey Borovinsky,
Architectural Digest,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Encompass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompass. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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