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as in surrounds
to form a circle around
a necklace of sapphire-blue lakes encompasses the town
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as in includes
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 wraps
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 encompasses
Markle’s taste in shoes also encompasses styles from brands like Manolo Blahnik, Stuart Weitzman and Sarah Flint, among others.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Keweenaw National Historic Park encompasses both public and private sites throughout the Keweenaw Peninsula in the Upper Peninsula and features heritage sites from the area's copper mining history.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Residents of Mountain Village, the European-style town that encompasses the Telluride ski resort, on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a 5% lift-ticket tax to help fund the construction, maintenance and operation of the iconic gondola that connects the mountain with the town of Telluride.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Beyoğlu This broad neighborhood encompasses the trendy neighborhood of Cihangir up near Istiklal and the colorful stretch of Karaköy down by the water.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Quilt Trails of the Tar and Roanoke Rivers As one of North Carolina’s most widespread routes, the Quilt Trails of the Tar and Roanoke Rivers encompasses seven counties.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
The property encompasses a generous 6,632 square feet of land.
—Unitedrobotsrealestate, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The Colorsoft Kids is geared toward children ages 7 to 12, which encompasses a wide range of reading levels.
—PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
The district encompasses Petersburg, as well as eastern Dinwiddie County to Surry County, and parts of Prince George’s County.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Keweenaw National Historic Park encompasses both public and private sites throughout the Keweenaw Peninsula in the Upper Peninsula and features heritage sites from the area's copper mining history.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Residents of Mountain Village, the European-style town that encompasses the Telluride ski resort, on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a 5% lift-ticket tax to help fund the construction, maintenance and operation of the iconic gondola that connects the mountain with the town of Telluride.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Beyoğlu This broad neighborhood encompasses the trendy neighborhood of Cihangir up near Istiklal and the colorful stretch of Karaköy down by the water.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Quilt Trails of the Tar and Roanoke Rivers As one of North Carolina’s most widespread routes, the Quilt Trails of the Tar and Roanoke Rivers encompasses seven counties.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
The property encompasses a generous 6,632 square feet of land.
—Unitedrobotsrealestate, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The Colorsoft Kids is geared toward children ages 7 to 12, which encompasses a wide range of reading levels.
—PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
The district encompasses Petersburg, as well as eastern Dinwiddie County to Surry County, and parts of Prince George’s County.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompasses
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Yet, their followings are distinct from the quasi-religious fervor thar surrounds Khan.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Last year, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame chairman John Sykes cracked open the door to dispel a bit of mystique that surrounds his nominating committee.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
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The announcement includes a commitment from both companies to sell the starting dose of new oral GLP-1 drugs for about $150; the higher doses for Eli Lilly’s drug will be capped at $399.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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Our list also includes music from BLK ODYSSY, The ARTi$t, Mario, and more.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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At Bar do Omar, the standing area wraps around the bar to create a continuous veranda over the hillside.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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In the photo, Aniston sports a warm, purse-lipped smile and wraps her arms around Curtis, who cheeses and looks to the right of the camera while resting his hands on his new love's.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
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Instead of a mountain of mounded mulch, aim for more of a doughnut shape of mulch that encircles the trunk.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway is a looped route, one that meanders through the Chattahoochee National Forest and encircles the headwaters of the Chattahoochee River.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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One promising route involves converting carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide, which can then be transformed into fuels and chemicals using electricity from renewable sources.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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Getting there involves a short cliffside hike—pause at the top for the postcard view of the Dois Irmãos peaks—before descending a rocky path.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Merino wool, on the other hand, is a cold-weather classic, and my suitcase for winters in Wyoming always contains several tees and tops made with the fabric.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Honey contains mainy sugar along with amino acids, minerals ,and vitamins that give it antioxidant sand anti-inflammatory benefits.—
Gillian Mohney,
Verywell Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sadness envelops the family as well with Anna picked up by authorities and gone missing.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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Dense forest envelops its cobblestone streets, funky gingerbread houses, and colorful staircases.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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Prep Time Matters Designer Ariel Roberts loves making statements with both wallpaper and paint in her work, so she’s seen firsthand the process each entails.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Mamba is the tallest ride at the park and entails an initial drop of 205 feet, according to the park’s website.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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“Encompasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompasses. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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