ENCOMPASSED Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words

encompassed

verb

past tense of encompass

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 Its retrospective past tense of course could not have encompassed these very latest aesthetic and cultural features of late America, and in that interim the very past this timely book studies has already become a more foreign country. — Anna Kornbluh, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026 Eva Marie Saint was considered a silver screen legend, even though her 60 years in Hollywood encompassed just 22 theatrical features. — Gary Susman, Vanity Fair, 6 Oct. 2026 Since Guadagnino’s first feature in 1999, The Protagonists, a mockumentary starring Tilda Swinton as a filmmaker re-creating a real-life murder in London, his work has encompassed a variety of plots, tones, and textures. — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026 This overarching label encompassed Anabaptists, Baptists, Brownists, Levelers, Antinomians, Presbyterians, Ranters and many of the highly individual prophets and seers of 1640s Britain. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026 Across seven days in Park City and Las Vegas, Chef’s Table’s first two outings encompassed more than 100 events. — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026 His career has encompassed more than four decades, including four EuroLeague titles, with Virtus Bologna in 1998 and 2001 and CSKA Moscow in 2006 and 2008. — Ajc Sports, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Edu’s position at Forest had also encompassed the other clubs across the football empire of owner and Greek shipping magnate Evangelos Marinakis, namely Greek side Olympiacos and Portuguese outfit Rio Ave. — Colin Millar, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 The warning encompassed the Getty Center as well as Mount Saint Mary’s University. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompassed

Verb

You’re surrounded by some of the city’s most important historical landmarks—but the history tucked away within the hotel is just as fascinating as everything that surrounds it.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
In a screenshot from the video, Schmidt holds a microphone in one hand with the other arm lifted, surrounded by others making the same gesture.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of surrounded

Verb

Dak Prescott then orchestrated an 11-play, 74-yard drive that included a fourth down conversion and capped it with the throw to Lamb to give the Cowboys the victory.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
South Korean local media further reported that the oil recovery project was not included in the agreements reached between Seoul and Washington, citing the country’s industry ministry.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of included

Verb

The village built on the Luna Rossa base’s docks — its metallic structure wrapped externally in reflective foil — is an immersive, low-light space with modular wooden and aluminum displays intended for flexibility.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
With fashion month just wrapped and various fall getaways in the works (including a handful of post-fashion month R&R long weekends), team Vogue is scattering this season.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of wrapped

Verb

On Sunday, the group effectively encircled the key city of Taiz after cutting the main supply route linking it to the interim government capital of Aden.

— Frank Andrews, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026
With that official, the Astros encircled Espada in the visitors’ batting cage at Sutter Health Park.

— Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of encircled

Verb

On the way back, the dopp kit took a slightly deeper drawstring shape, but contained the same amenities.

— Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Many of these goods, which were purchased on online platforms, were fakes that contained dangerous levels of phthalates, lead, formaldehyde, nickel and other substances.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of contained

Verb

Umanmielen kept pushing Sewell backward and then, finally, enveloped Goff in his arms for his third sack of the season.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
Set the scene Located high atop East Gros Ventre Butte overlooking Jackson, Wyoming, this resort is a quiet yet elegant dwelling enveloped by rugged wilderness.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of enveloped

Verb

Last month, the Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that the 4th Circuit had prematurely halted the rule, finding that the FCC must issue a decision on the Democratic candidates’ petition for review before the appeals court can get involved.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
The Las Vegas process has been active with at least three groups still involved and a franchise fee that could reach $10 billion, plus the cost to build a new venue.

— Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of involved

Verb

Because their earliest years are spent shrouded in clouds of dust, these nascent stars can be hard to spot.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026
The stables, or caballeriza, meanwhile, are a more modern, minimalist affair than the main house, with a handful of private gardens shrouded behind fresh, fledgling hedgerows and gray subway-style bathroom tiles.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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