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as in surrounded
to form a circle around
a necklace of sapphire-blue lakes encompasses the town
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as in included
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 wrapped
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 encompassed
The toughest question is whether AI psychosis is nothing new and can already be encompassed by existing mental disorders.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Additional alerts covered parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York locales along Lake Erie and encompassed areas around Cleveland, Erie, and Buffalo.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Bright purple with racing stripes Patrick Foster remembers the moment when the idea now encompassed in the Jeep Life ethos became evident to him.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
Production on the docuseries took more than five years and encompassed more than 180 expeditions.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
As a result, their time at the Etihad Stadium has encompassed the most successful period in their history — winning the Premier League eight times and the Champions League as part of a treble in 2022-23.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
These doctors encompassed a range of specialties, including surgery, urgent or emergency care care, pediatrics, infectious disease, and more.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 21 Aug. 2025
Formerly owned by prominent antiques dealer Gep Durenberger from 1969 to 1998, the estate originally encompassed five lots, which were gradually reduced to the current two.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
The snow didn’t just disappear — it got blown to the side and encompassed the train.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Additional alerts covered parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York locales along Lake Erie and encompassed areas around Cleveland, Erie, and Buffalo.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Bright purple with racing stripes Patrick Foster remembers the moment when the idea now encompassed in the Jeep Life ethos became evident to him.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
Production on the docuseries took more than five years and encompassed more than 180 expeditions.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
As a result, their time at the Etihad Stadium has encompassed the most successful period in their history — winning the Premier League eight times and the Champions League as part of a treble in 2022-23.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
These doctors encompassed a range of specialties, including surgery, urgent or emergency care care, pediatrics, infectious disease, and more.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 21 Aug. 2025
Formerly owned by prominent antiques dealer Gep Durenberger from 1969 to 1998, the estate originally encompassed five lots, which were gradually reduced to the current two.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
The snow didn’t just disappear — it got blown to the side and encompassed the train.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompassed
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Fire containment Understanding what 12% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Sensitive radio telescopes are therefore usually surrounded by radio-quiet zones where no broadcasting or wireless communication devices are allowed.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The drugs included protonitazene and metonitazene, two synthetic opioids with respective potencies of 100 and 200 times more powerful than morphine, court documents say.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Jeremy Campau of Melvindale brought his 1999 GMC Sonoma painted in metallic emerald green with a polished carbon fiber composite wrapped hood.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The 1/4 domino went into the open tile / Green = and wrapped that group up.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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As of Sunday evening, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Its grounds stretch all the way down to the seafront, framed by umbrella pines and swaying palms—while two circular pools shimmer beneath the sun, encircled by Bali beds.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The fire is yet to be contained.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The repetitions of Emery answers and responding with Bizot every time, Martinez’s deputy, were signs of his annoyance and symptomatic of how the uncertainty that had enveloped Villa’s summer was now permeating onto the pitch.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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Nearby is the tiled pool, a dining terrace enveloped in majesty palms, and the brand-new dock for sunbathing and tying up watercraft.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
26 Aug. 2025
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Those involved in the parade rolled by in a colorful blur on roller skates, performed flag dances and wielded bubble makers.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Sep. 2025
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Unless stated, our reporters have spoken to more than one person briefed on each deal before offering the clubs involved the opportunity to comment.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Although that death shaped Lee’s life and priorities, the facts surrounding it remained elusive, shrouded in silence and secrets.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Historically, the industry has opted for a much lower profile, shrouded in secrecy.—
Leslie Picker,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Encompassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompassed. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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