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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
In reality, Lewis says, men have a deep, wide range of feeling that encompasses both traditionally masculine and traditionally feminine aspects.
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Charles Trepany, USA Today, 21 June 2026
The destination encompasses six islands strung together between Key Largo and Key West, and a whole lot of adventure from excellent sportfishing to kayaking emerald waters.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
These sets, which Reisner emphasizes is not comprehensive, encompasses over 21 million songs.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 21 June 2026
His scope encompasses the full production engineering stack—the industrial infrastructure required to build and refurbish rockets at the pace SpaceX now operates.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 20 June 2026
About 75,000 people are eligible to vote in Makerfield, a constituency that encompasses several towns and villages on the edge of Greater Manchester, 200 miles (320 kilometers) northwest of London.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
Through his company CrossCheck Studios and business partner Chris Sawtelle, Richards has built a powerful and inspiring direct relationship with young audiences that encompasses acting, production, original content development, and philanthropy.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
The order encompasses an area from Interstate 5 south to Washington Boulevard; and Indiana Street west to Lorena Street, which becomes Grande Vista Avenue.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
The fast-tracking is part of a modernization effort for the B-21 that also encompasses the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile and the F-47 next-generation combat aircraft.
—David Szondy
june 15, New Atlas, 15 June 2026
Charles Trepany, USA Today, 21 June 2026
The destination encompasses six islands strung together between Key Largo and Key West, and a whole lot of adventure from excellent sportfishing to kayaking emerald waters.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
These sets, which Reisner emphasizes is not comprehensive, encompasses over 21 million songs.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 21 June 2026
His scope encompasses the full production engineering stack—the industrial infrastructure required to build and refurbish rockets at the pace SpaceX now operates.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 20 June 2026
About 75,000 people are eligible to vote in Makerfield, a constituency that encompasses several towns and villages on the edge of Greater Manchester, 200 miles (320 kilometers) northwest of London.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
Through his company CrossCheck Studios and business partner Chris Sawtelle, Richards has built a powerful and inspiring direct relationship with young audiences that encompasses acting, production, original content development, and philanthropy.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
The order encompasses an area from Interstate 5 south to Washington Boulevard; and Indiana Street west to Lorena Street, which becomes Grande Vista Avenue.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
The fast-tracking is part of a modernization effort for the B-21 that also encompasses the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile and the F-47 next-generation combat aircraft.
—David Szondy
june 15, New Atlas, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompasses
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An arched ceiling soars above the living room, where geometric tile surrounds the fireplace and French doors open to the yard.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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What surrounds that figure is harder to parse, because two loud and opposing narratives are vying for attention.—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Paul Pidutti’s excellent HHOF rankings site has Brind’Amour way down in a tie for 27th among eligible forwards, behind a long list that includes John LeClair, Keith Tkachuk, Patrik Elias, Henrik Zetterberg, Ryan Getzlaf and Rick Nash, to name several significantly ahead of him.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The subdivision includes 355 single-family homes, 33 common lots and one commercial lot.—
Noah Daly
June 16,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
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The mural that wraps around the room depicts the colorful life of the bar’s namesake, Arabella Huntington, the second wife of railroad magnate Collis Potter Huntington, and the cocktails in the drinks menu are playfully written as fictional entries in Arabella’s diary.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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Still, there’s something fitting about a trans teen comedy released in 2026 that wraps things up too soon.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
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In the center of Washington Park is a lagoon, which once weaved in a crescent shape around a peninsula in a configuration that annoyed boaters, but now encircles a central island called Bynum Island.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The Chicago Outerbelt, a 210-mile trail that encircles the city, intrigued our copy editor.—
Diane Penningroth,
Midwest Living,
12 June 2026
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The longer answer involves a team of researchers right down the road in Arlington who are about to play a real role in keeping it that way.—
Ciara McCarthy. Produced with AI assistance,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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Renting out parking lots, auditoriums and other school facilities often involves coming in on weekends and troubleshooting issues with vendors throughout the week, the North Side principal said.—
Mila Koumpilova,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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Sitting unassumingly on a city plaza, the spruce structure encloses a windowless cylinder of silence.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 June 2026
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The chicken embryo is embedded in the membrane that encloses the yolk, and the tension on the membrane provided by the yolk is needed for the embryo to develop properly.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Bar soap contains fatty acids that react with certain minerals, especially those in hard water.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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The report compiled by the Star-Telegram contains data from June 7-13 and 98 inspections.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 June 2026
Verb
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An extraordinary tiredness envelops my bones, rendering my senses into mush.—
Joseph Trinidad,
Longreads,
16 June 2026
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Spray paint hisses and music envelops Amsterdam Avenue as Knicks colors cover the sidewalk.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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“Encompasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompasses. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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