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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 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.
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David Szondy
june 15, New Atlas, 15 June 2026
The senior official said the broader regional agreement encompasses Lebanon, Israel, and Gulf states but would not deprive Israel of the right to defend itself.
—Nik Popli, Time, 12 June 2026
The sprawling coastal property encompasses roughly 3,700 acres of pastureland, woodlands, lochs, and more than three miles of dramatic shoreline.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
The district encompasses Elk Grove and portions of Sacramento.
—Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
In layman terms, the CFTC writes that this encompasses most of the sports wagers currently being offered by exchanges.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026
The appointment of a tech insider to lead the BBC signalled an internal shift at the broadcaster, which over the past 100 years has morphed from a radio broadcaster to a behemoth that encompasses everything from television and streaming to IP licensing and production.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 June 2026
The trail is the most popular route in the park in Grand Canyon National Park, which encompasses 1,218,375 acres in Arizona.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Great Smoky Mountains National Park encompasses just over 70 miles of the Appalachian Trail, which travels from Georgia to Maine.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
David Szondy
june 15, New Atlas, 15 June 2026
The senior official said the broader regional agreement encompasses Lebanon, Israel, and Gulf states but would not deprive Israel of the right to defend itself.
—Nik Popli, Time, 12 June 2026
The sprawling coastal property encompasses roughly 3,700 acres of pastureland, woodlands, lochs, and more than three miles of dramatic shoreline.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
The district encompasses Elk Grove and portions of Sacramento.
—Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
In layman terms, the CFTC writes that this encompasses most of the sports wagers currently being offered by exchanges.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026
The appointment of a tech insider to lead the BBC signalled an internal shift at the broadcaster, which over the past 100 years has morphed from a radio broadcaster to a behemoth that encompasses everything from television and streaming to IP licensing and production.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 June 2026
The trail is the most popular route in the park in Grand Canyon National Park, which encompasses 1,218,375 acres in Arizona.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Great Smoky Mountains National Park encompasses just over 70 miles of the Appalachian Trail, which travels from Georgia to Maine.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompasses
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Metal fencing, some 20 feet high, surrounds the perimeter while a slew of metal detectors and X-ray machines await those who breach the fortress.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Part of that use is simply imparting energy into a blanket of molten salt that surrounds the fusion chamber.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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Brandon Aiyuk’s recent emergence on social media now includes his bluntest message yet about a mysterious estrangement with the 49ers.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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The Primm family, owners of the land that includes three casino resorts and other businesses along the 15 Freeway, announced Tuesday a partnership intended to save the struggling state-line strip and hundreds of jobs.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Between the cups, the actress's top is held together by a single thin string that wraps around to tie at the mid-back.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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The resulting design is a hybrid of textile innovation, a proprietary fitting system, and garment engineering for a piece that wraps around the body, giving a personalized support system to wearers.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Many travelers choose to explore the area via the Ring of Kerry, the scenic drive that encircles the peninsula.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 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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At May Mobility, Olson said that involves installing systems in autonomous cars that are capable of simulating and assessing various scenarios simultaneously and choosing the best option.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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On Saturday, the Santa Clara County Public Health Department said the case involves a county resident believed to have been exposed to the disease during international travel.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
15 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
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It is widely accepted that a teaspoon of productive soil generally contains between 100 million and one billion bacteria, thus the name and rallying cry of the Forum.—
Louise Schiavone,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The final film contains 82 minutes of score.—
Jon Burlingame,
Variety,
14 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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First off, the firepit gathering space has been enhanced, with vines and the extension of an overhead structure, giving it the feeling of an elevated crown that envelops the contestants.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
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“Encompasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompasses. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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