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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
The transaction also encompasses a long-term commercial agreement for EchoStar’s Boost Mobile subscribers to access SpaceX’s Starlink direct-to-cell service.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
The collection of conditions — which includes obesity, ADHD, diabetes and depression — encompasses many of the 342 million people in the United States.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
This mindset encompasses perseverance, loyalty, embracing differences, displaying an openness to personal growth and strong conflict-resolution skills, including the willingness to seek help when necessary.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The property encompasses 64,700 acres, and most of it is open water and small islands.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
In recent years, Chanel has expanded its support for cinema, which now encompasses everything from costume design to film restoration, in addition to initiatives geared at fostering the next generation of movie directors.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
By Monday morning, experts from the canton of Valais, which encompasses Blatten, estimated that up to three million cubic metres of debris could rush down the mountain, over a nearby dam, and into the village.
—Daniel A. Gross, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2025
The job encompasses running the Michigan Department of Education and broadly advocating for public education.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2025
In total, the 14,321-square-foot abode encompasses seven bedrooms and 11 baths.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2025
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
The collection of conditions — which includes obesity, ADHD, diabetes and depression — encompasses many of the 342 million people in the United States.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
This mindset encompasses perseverance, loyalty, embracing differences, displaying an openness to personal growth and strong conflict-resolution skills, including the willingness to seek help when necessary.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The property encompasses 64,700 acres, and most of it is open water and small islands.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
In recent years, Chanel has expanded its support for cinema, which now encompasses everything from costume design to film restoration, in addition to initiatives geared at fostering the next generation of movie directors.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
By Monday morning, experts from the canton of Valais, which encompasses Blatten, estimated that up to three million cubic metres of debris could rush down the mountain, over a nearby dam, and into the village.
—Daniel A. Gross, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2025
The job encompasses running the Michigan Department of Education and broadly advocating for public education.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2025
In total, the 14,321-square-foot abode encompasses seven bedrooms and 11 baths.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompasses
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The Kaufman-esque sequence that chases an ever-balding Mike through his movie roles and towards his destiny is great fun to watch, but ultimately calls our attention to the relative torpor that surrounds it.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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The collapse continues until a luminous sphere surrounds a dense core that is hot enough to sustain nuclear fusion.—
Luke Keller,
Space.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The ad includes clips from news broadcasts covering, for example, Trump’s framework for a trade deal with the European Union.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Copeland is the fourth Republican candidate to signal an intention to run for the party's nomination in House District 5, which includes a portion of Boone County.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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Summer brings open-air festivals like Flow Festival, in a former power plant, while winter wraps the city in snow.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The new bargain lunch item wraps all-white meat, crispy chicken tender inside a soft flour tortilla alongside crisp lettuce, tomatoes, melty cheddar cheese, and the chain’s signature BBQ Ranch sauce.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 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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Of course, the vote passes and the Imperial Fleet encircles the planet, all according to plan.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
9 Aug. 2025
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That part of my practice involves a mix of legal strategy, negotiation and creative problem-solving, which makes every case unique and keeps the work engaging.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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One possible explanation involves the body’s circadian rhythm (or 24-hour clock), which plays a role in bone health, Lane said.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Cloître Saint-Trophime envelops viewers in ancient stone and filtered light, a living monument to time’s passage.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Eggplant also contains small amounts of vitamins C, K and B6.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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This article contains spoilers for Splitsville.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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And no matter who is playing the British agent or what his next story entails, the send off serves as a promise that there will always be a next adventure for one of pop culture’s greatest heroes.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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The rest of her daily makeup routine entails filling in her brows with BabyBlade Brow Pencil and FeatherFix Liquid Brow Gel, in Crystal Clear, to keep them groomed and stay in place all day.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Encompasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompasses. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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