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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
From the start, the county blueprint has encompassed several elements.
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Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Arts coverage also encompassed the art, music theater, and writers’ projects launched by the government under the Works Progress Administration, a New Deal agency that employed people during the Great Depression.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
The center was at the vanguard of a larger Yiddish-interest revival that also encompassed the college, as when the two institutions partnered to offer Yiddish classes, which are popular offerings in Amherst.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
The job encompassed enormous challenges.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
At one time, the property, which was sold to the city in 1983, encompassed 630 acres, with its grounds still used for an annual Strawberry Festival and other city events.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Southeast Alaska, largely encompassed by a temperate rainforest, is no stranger to landslides.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Queen Elizabeth's record reign encompassed 15 British prime ministers, audiences with 13 sitting American presidents and at least 14 generations of corgis roaming her royal homes, to her great joy.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Wallace offered a ton of praise of the direction of the team, and also drew some connections between the Panthers of today and the Panthers of 2002-06, which encompassed his four years in Carolina.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Arts coverage also encompassed the art, music theater, and writers’ projects launched by the government under the Works Progress Administration, a New Deal agency that employed people during the Great Depression.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
The center was at the vanguard of a larger Yiddish-interest revival that also encompassed the college, as when the two institutions partnered to offer Yiddish classes, which are popular offerings in Amherst.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
The job encompassed enormous challenges.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
At one time, the property, which was sold to the city in 1983, encompassed 630 acres, with its grounds still used for an annual Strawberry Festival and other city events.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Southeast Alaska, largely encompassed by a temperate rainforest, is no stranger to landslides.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Queen Elizabeth's record reign encompassed 15 British prime ministers, audiences with 13 sitting American presidents and at least 14 generations of corgis roaming her royal homes, to her great joy.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Wallace offered a ton of praise of the direction of the team, and also drew some connections between the Panthers of today and the Panthers of 2002-06, which encompassed his four years in Carolina.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompassed
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The suspect, Joseph Edward Smith, was surrounded and arrested while wearing camouflage and a tactical belt containing multiple boxes of ammunition.—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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The ring features a 12-carat oval Ceylon sapphire set in 18-carat white gold, surrounded by 14 solitaire diamonds.—
Ilana Frost,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Because Pe’Sla was not included as an affected area and no environmental review was conducted, the approval violates the National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act, the lawsuit alleges.—
Sarah Raza,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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The post included a screenshot of a text exchange showing that even her mother fell for the fake photos.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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The dough is rolled and wrapped and rolled again, with gobs of butter and ghee and a final brushing of oil on the grill.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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After close to a year of being bubble-wrapped and duct-taped up, the dog and freezer remained in his kitchen.—
Corky Carroll,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Starting in 1946, however, the Queen Mother opted to wear a large pearl ring instead, also encircled by diamonds.—
Ilana Frost,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Police then encircled the shooter, who used one more bullet on himself.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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The 28-year-old pleaded guilty to possessing the destructive device, which contained flammable ethanol and a wick designed to ignite when lighted.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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When Federal Reserve officials convened on March 17-18, just a few weeks after the war broke out, Chair Jerome Powell said any effects on inflation would likely be temporary and could be contained within the energy industry, keeping the door open for at least one rate cut this year.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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At that time women enveloped in long squirrel wraps could be seen every few yards along Fifth Avenue.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
1 May 2026
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The architecture blends indoors and outdoors seamlessly, with certain walls intentionally left open, so guests feel complete privacy while enveloped in the Caribbean air.—
Asa Canty,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Beechwood mobile home park in Killingworth has about 300 homes, and all are reserved for people 55 years and older, but the decision only applies to the nearly 200 homes involved in the complaint.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Fear of getting involved in an incident led some students to avoid public transit altogether.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Days after the shooting stunned Shreveport, a whirlwind of police lights, camera crews and grieving relatives swarmed the neighborhood where the killings unfolded, the streets vibrating with sirens, the air shrouded in questions and disbelief.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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The lack of information illustrates Missouri’s opaque budgeting process, which allows lawmakers to approve funding on items that are shrouded in vague language.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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“Encompassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompassed. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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