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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 classification encompasses amputees with prosthetics and people with lower limb impairments without a prosthetic.
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Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
The relational sector, in his framework, encompasses nurses, doctors, teachers, therapists, childcare workers, personal chefs, and hospitality workers.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
The base encompasses 100 square miles (259 square kilometers) within the Municipality of Anchorage, where up to 350 black bears and 75 brown bears roam freely.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Company eyes region’s metals Part of the national forest that encompasses the wilderness area sits on what’s known as the Duluth Complex, a rock formation that contains copper, nickel, lead, zinc, iron, silver and gold, according to the Forest Service.
—Todd Richmond, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
There’s more to discover across the outdoor grounds, including landscaped gardens—one of which encompasses a reflecting pool, a koi fish pond, alfresco dining and lounge areas shaded by pergolas, a summer kitchen, and the swimming pool.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
There is no equivalent in English, which has no word for a place that encompasses both human and nonhuman habitation.
—María Carri, Artforum, 16 Apr. 2026
That per-person figure encompasses far more than just a concert ticket.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, Parker’s legacy encompasses much more than just one or two restaurants.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
The relational sector, in his framework, encompasses nurses, doctors, teachers, therapists, childcare workers, personal chefs, and hospitality workers.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
The base encompasses 100 square miles (259 square kilometers) within the Municipality of Anchorage, where up to 350 black bears and 75 brown bears roam freely.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Company eyes region’s metals Part of the national forest that encompasses the wilderness area sits on what’s known as the Duluth Complex, a rock formation that contains copper, nickel, lead, zinc, iron, silver and gold, according to the Forest Service.
—Todd Richmond, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
There’s more to discover across the outdoor grounds, including landscaped gardens—one of which encompasses a reflecting pool, a koi fish pond, alfresco dining and lounge areas shaded by pergolas, a summer kitchen, and the swimming pool.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
There is no equivalent in English, which has no word for a place that encompasses both human and nonhuman habitation.
—María Carri, Artforum, 16 Apr. 2026
That per-person figure encompasses far more than just a concert ticket.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, Parker’s legacy encompasses much more than just one or two restaurants.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompasses
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REEs are used in the infrastructure that surrounds batteries, the magnets found in EV motors and wind turbines, and other clean energy technologies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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And there is everything else that surrounds Baldwin, Shuter was told.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The ensemble also includes Lydia Peckham as Rosemary Kennedy and Saura Lightfoot-Leon as Kick Kennedy, along with recurring stars like Ben Miles, Cole Doman and Imogen Poots.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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So far, about 50 people have applied to have their families’ mysteries solved, and 12 cases are actively being researched by the team, which includes volunteers, said a representative for the Center for Jewish History, where the genealogy institute is housed.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
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The house then wraps around in back of the garage and extends out with a fabulous solarium that looks out over Auerfarm.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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The finale wraps with him crying while holding Baby Jane Doe, leaving fans wondering what really went down with Robby after the shift came to a close.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
17 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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Instead, a bright ring of sunlight encircles the moon's silhouette, often called a 'ring of fire'.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Another approach involves what are called generalized or off-the-shelf vaccines, that are not tailored to each individual patient.—
Caleb Hellerman,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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Each of the more than 70 eligibility cases involves an athlete who seeks to play past their NCAA eligibility, which is generally limited to four seasons of play within five years.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
20 Apr. 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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Lawlor’s book contains chapters devoted to politics, but her inclination to reach for examples of the reasonable and unreasonable that any reader will intuitively share serves her less well here.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Every yard contains underground pipes that bring in services such as natural gas and water and carry away sewage.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 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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At other times, the cloak reads as an exterior, modulated, flowing sculptural layer—almost like a cloud that envelops the building, as with the Luma Tower in Arles, France.—
Norman Foster,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Encompasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompasses. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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