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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
And Orlando residents can recommit themselves to the spirit of unity that encompassed their grief and pushed them to strive for something better.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Jackie's apartment encompassed what was originally two apartments.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Yasmin’s communication strategy is sort of encompassed in her relationship with Henry.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
Immediately, Lilian criticized herself for being too bleak, protesting on behalf of those who were inadvertently encompassed by her thoughts.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
The North Star State’s Minnesota Nice reputation has long encompassed progressive politics; a polite, if guarded, interpersonal demeanor; and a hearty neighborliness formed out of necessity during frigid winters.
—Daniel Cueto-Villalobos, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
The study encompassed 13 distinct types of tumors originating from different parts of the body, including the skin, bones, tissue and blood.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 19 Feb. 2026
His tenure at Citi also encompassed operational experience.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
The evaluation encompassed evaluations of companies based on direct and indirect recommendations.
—Time Staff, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Jackie's apartment encompassed what was originally two apartments.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Yasmin’s communication strategy is sort of encompassed in her relationship with Henry.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
Immediately, Lilian criticized herself for being too bleak, protesting on behalf of those who were inadvertently encompassed by her thoughts.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
The North Star State’s Minnesota Nice reputation has long encompassed progressive politics; a polite, if guarded, interpersonal demeanor; and a hearty neighborliness formed out of necessity during frigid winters.
—Daniel Cueto-Villalobos, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
The study encompassed 13 distinct types of tumors originating from different parts of the body, including the skin, bones, tissue and blood.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 19 Feb. 2026
His tenure at Citi also encompassed operational experience.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
The evaluation encompassed evaluations of companies based on direct and indirect recommendations.
—Time Staff, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompassed
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The rooms Quiet luxury is the name of the game at Amanyara and the resort consists of one-to-two bedroom pavilions and three-to-six bedroom villas, each surrounded by forest, with park or ocean views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Otherwise, Chatham is just a crossroads surrounded by turnrows and a few swampy stands of cypress trees.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Food and drink Part of the resort’s multi-year overhaul included a complete reimagination of F&B.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Concentric bands of short linear patterns wrapped around the rim.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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The child was wearing a yellow onesie and was wrapped in a blue blanket.—
SYDNEY PAGE THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Wolf packs on the hunt encircled their prey—typically elk—clamping at the jugular when their target grew weary from the chase.—
Nidhi Sharma,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026
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There are single and double cultivars offering variations on the classic yellow center encircled by white petals.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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The law contained exceptions for medical masks, tactical gear and a few other things.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Leaders in the region have long warned that escalation would not be contained, that the conflicts are intertwined and difficult to manage.—
Hadley Gamble,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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The roughly 2,600-square-foot structure is set into a sloping site and enveloped in the natural landscape along a private road.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2026
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Delroy Lindo then enveloped him in a fatherly embrace.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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In the movie, Kay becomes involved with the young Ping-Pong hustler Marty Mauser, played by Timothée Chalamet.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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The research is being led by specialists involved in China’s air-defense radar development.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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The scene is interrupted when in the scribe’s home, shrouded in darkness, eerie sounds distract him from what’s on his digital page.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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My family of four stayed in a one-bedroom pavilion, which was shrouded by natural flora.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Encompassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompassed. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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