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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
Today, Reitan Retail encompasses the retail portion of the family business, with nearly 3,600 outlets across seven Nordic and Baltic countries.
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Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
The district is Maryland’s largest and encompasses many prominent Washington suburbs, including Bethesda and Rockville.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
That umbrella term encompasses wilderness therapy programs, therapeutic boarding schools, boot camps and places like the now-defunct Asheville Academy.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 11 May 2026
In addition to the District 1 race, Supervisor Susan Ellenberg will be running uncontested to keep her seat in District 4 – a region that encompasses West San Jose, Campbell and Santa Clara.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
As a result, drone warfare now encompasses significant economic considerations alongside traditional military factors.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
His practice encompasses sculpture, video, and installation, among other forms.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 May 2026
The stairs are in the La Jolla Park Coastal Historic District, which also encompasses places such as La Jolla Cove, the Children’s Pool, the Casa de Mañana retirement community and the Red Roost and Red Rest cottages.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
An 18-year veteran of the studio, Kozlowski’s experience at Lionsgate encompasses strategy, distribution, marketing, data and analytics.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 May 2026
Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
The district is Maryland’s largest and encompasses many prominent Washington suburbs, including Bethesda and Rockville.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
That umbrella term encompasses wilderness therapy programs, therapeutic boarding schools, boot camps and places like the now-defunct Asheville Academy.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 11 May 2026
In addition to the District 1 race, Supervisor Susan Ellenberg will be running uncontested to keep her seat in District 4 – a region that encompasses West San Jose, Campbell and Santa Clara.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
As a result, drone warfare now encompasses significant economic considerations alongside traditional military factors.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
His practice encompasses sculpture, video, and installation, among other forms.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 May 2026
The stairs are in the La Jolla Park Coastal Historic District, which also encompasses places such as La Jolla Cove, the Children’s Pool, the Casa de Mañana retirement community and the Red Roost and Red Rest cottages.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
An 18-year veteran of the studio, Kozlowski’s experience at Lionsgate encompasses strategy, distribution, marketing, data and analytics.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompasses
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But as the rover attempted to pull out its drill arm, the rock came up with it, having gotten lodged onto the sleeve that surrounds the tool’s bit.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
7 May 2026
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Set the scene The hotel’s name comes from the beach grass that surrounds it—perhaps your first clue as to how this summertime escape sits harmoniously among its Long Island coast setting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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That includes team executives Elton Brand and former Saint Joseph’s star and NBA veteran Jameer Nelson.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The Yellowstone universe includes several spinoffs that explore the Dutton family's legacy across different generations.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The Forestry House wraps around a living tree near Travelers Rest, South Carolina.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Floor-to-ceiling glass wraps the home, while eight private balconies offer unobstructed views of the Nashville skyline.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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The tubing with inline emitters, shown at bottom, encircles a citrus.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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The polar jet stream is a ribbon of air that encircles the Northern Hemisphere at high altitudes and determines atmospheric pressure patterns.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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Burberry is a professor of English and an expert in geomythology, a field which involves searching old folk tales, myths and stories for evidence of real geological events.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
11 May 2026
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Cariello said Cox also appears to apply in a lawsuit that music publishers filed against the X social network, which involves users uploading music to the platform.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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This process continues for decades until eventually, one day, immune mediators rupture the cap that encloses the plaque.—
Mary J. Scourboutakos,
The Conversation,
19 Dec. 2025
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Barker’s other heroes include Nathan Fielder and Tim Robinson, comics whose work contains an undeniable dark streak, and who share his prankster’s spirit and high tolerance for unease.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The system contains a black hole and a massive blue supergiant star orbiting each other.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Steak and kidney pie with a flaky crust that envelops chunks of steak and mineral-bright nuggets of liver in a deep brown gravy.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Like a warm summer night or a third cocktail, Lemann lulls and envelops you.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Encompasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompasses. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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