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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
There’s no downtown per se in Mentone, but a concentrated quarter-mile stretch of State 117 encompasses most of the retail fun.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Campbell, whose office encompasses Tallahassee, is the son of a longtime local sheriff.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
And while Europe encompasses the entire continent, the influence of Great Britain and Ireland remains significant, particularly in the match play element.
—Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Taylor Swift's filmography encompasses a range of projects, including music documentaries, concert movies, and feature-length films.
—Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
And it's projected to be a low-turnout affair for a consequential district that encompasses parts or all of approximately 14 counties, including Davidson, Williamson, and Montgomery.
—Tacuma Roeback, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
The chemicals and compounds the discount retailer intends to eliminate encompasses the breadth of food manufacturing.
—Jonel Aleccia, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
This includes a first-look deal between the two companies that encompasses both scripted and unscripted feature films as well as non-fiction series.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
The third encompasses the leather project in Uruguay.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Campbell, whose office encompasses Tallahassee, is the son of a longtime local sheriff.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
And while Europe encompasses the entire continent, the influence of Great Britain and Ireland remains significant, particularly in the match play element.
—Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Taylor Swift's filmography encompasses a range of projects, including music documentaries, concert movies, and feature-length films.
—Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
And it's projected to be a low-turnout affair for a consequential district that encompasses parts or all of approximately 14 counties, including Davidson, Williamson, and Montgomery.
—Tacuma Roeback, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
The chemicals and compounds the discount retailer intends to eliminate encompasses the breadth of food manufacturing.
—Jonel Aleccia, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
This includes a first-look deal between the two companies that encompasses both scripted and unscripted feature films as well as non-fiction series.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
The third encompasses the leather project in Uruguay.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompasses
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Neighboring India, which surrounds landlocked Nepal on three sides, has offered to help.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Adaurie Stemshorn, 29, lives in Tracy, California, and surrounds herself with animals, both fostering with the local Animal Rescue of Tracy, and caring for the pets on her farm.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Community colleges and higher education The budget includes about $493 million in funding for community colleges in Michigan, a slight increase from the previous fiscal year, according to fiscal analyses.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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That often includes making rules and policies on issues ranging from the safety of kids' toys to what Americans can watch on TV.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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In the film, one glowing maggot scores an oversized moth, wraps it up, then bores through its eye before eating its living brain.—
Ann Patchett,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Edith Hernández Torres, who runs a shop here, wraps hers in cellophane.—
Eyder Peralta,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
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When the temperature begins to cool and the leaves start to shift, hop in your car and take on the 84-mile Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, which encircles New Mexico's highest peak and delivers a stunning array of fall foliage.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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Each element encircles a central void, which Robertson describes as symbolic thresholds–portals between identities, spaces, and ideas.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Getting a government guarantee can persuade banks to loan money to new business ventures, even though financing them involves a degree of risk, Oetken said.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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This involves having extensive human review to catalog the types of scenarios a model needs to perform well on in the real world.—
Brian Moore,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Like the ominous mist that covers the coastal town of The Fog's Antonio Bay, John Carpenter's atmospheric spooker envelops viewers like a heavy blanket.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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Some people prefer a high-pile cotton that envelops them like a hug post shower, while others like a thinner waffle weave that dries in minutes.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
24 Sep. 2025
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Known to relieve nausea and bloating, ginger contains antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Raw dog food typically contains human-grade meat and vegetables, and it has been linked to improved digestion for canines.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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No matter what someone’s day entails, a sturdy tote bag is sure to come in handy.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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Some people are in love with cooking and putting things together, but oftentimes that cooking still entails buying a lot of products and then assembling them.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Encompasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompasses. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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