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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
Spanning the southeastern coast of Mississippi and into the panhandle of Florida, the Gulf Islands National Seashore encompasses both parts of the mainland as well as the islands.
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Josh Laskin,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Mental health encompasses more than just loneliness, including stress, anxiety and work-life balance.
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Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In total, the home encompasses seven bedrooms and 11 bathrooms.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
The division encompasses global banking, markets, payments and securities services, placing him at the helm of some of the lender's most profitable businesses.
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Anirban Sen,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The ranch also encompasses Culebra Peak — one of the state’s 58 mountains that reach more than 14,000 feet in elevation — and sells $150 permits to hike to the summit.
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Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
28 June 2026
The apparent stark turnaround in the months since led to a 4-1 vote Wednesday by the school board approving the 2026-27 budget, which takes effect July 1 and encompasses all Oakland Unified funds, including worker salaries, operating costs and money earmarked for specific purposes.
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Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
26 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.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
These sets, which Reisner emphasizes is not comprehensive, encompasses over 21 million songs.
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Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
21 June 2026
Josh Laskin,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Mental health encompasses more than just loneliness, including stress, anxiety and work-life balance.
—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In total, the home encompasses seven bedrooms and 11 bathrooms.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
The division encompasses global banking, markets, payments and securities services, placing him at the helm of some of the lender's most profitable businesses.
—
Anirban Sen,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The ranch also encompasses Culebra Peak — one of the state’s 58 mountains that reach more than 14,000 feet in elevation — and sells $150 permits to hike to the summit.
—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
28 June 2026
The apparent stark turnaround in the months since led to a 4-1 vote Wednesday by the school board approving the 2026-27 budget, which takes effect July 1 and encompasses all Oakland Unified funds, including worker salaries, operating costs and money earmarked for specific purposes.
—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
26 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompasses
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Whether a black hole appears dark or dazzling depends largely on how much gas and dust surrounds it, not on the black hole itself.
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Courts are not operating in the same zone of scientific uncertainty that surrounds many glyphosate, talc, or social media claims.
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Don’t miss the park’s Canopy Walkway, which includes a 100-foot expanse suspended 25 feet in the air that travels through the treetops and a 74-foot tower that offers a literal bird’s-eye view of the expansive park.
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Each invite reportedly includes a unque watermark so the famous couple will know if anyone leaks information about their nuptials on social media.
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The holdup hinged on his hope to build out a more substantial patio cover for the restaurant’s outdoor seating area, which wraps around two sides.
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The deck wraps around the top of the building, providing panoramic views of the East Crossroads.
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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.
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The Chicago Outerbelt, a 210-mile trail that encircles the city, intrigued our copy editor.
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Part of Exemplar’s plan to focus more on luxury involves shrinking its footprint, going from around 170 stores last year to just 49 now.
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If the dumping involves hazardous materials, commercial waste or much larger amounts of trash, the offense can be charged as a felony, with fines that can reach $50,000 or more.
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Native palms and trees are drawn to the property’s edge, forming a living barrier that encloses without isolating.
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Sitting unassumingly on a city plaza, the spruce structure encloses a windowless cylinder of silence.
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This article contains spoilers from House of the Dragon season 3, episode 2.
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Their newsletter contains so much encyclopedic data about the podcasting industry.
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The One&Only’s prime location in the V&A Waterfront offers the best of both worlds - close enough to all the attractions of the Waterfront as well as the city, but still envelops you in a blissful bubble of privacy like only a resort hotel can.
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When Dionne leans on Farrah, her best friend envelops her in the love Dionne’s mother is too hurt to give.
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