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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
Larger than the entire state of Pennsylvania, the rural district encompasses 27 of the state’s 64 counties and takes in vastly different towns, including Aspen, Grand Junction, San Luis and Durango.
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
The deal, the first between Zee and FIFA, also encompasses a portfolio of age-group and futsal tournaments across both the men’s and women’s game, as well as documentary series tied to each property.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 June 2026
The 7th District encompasses El Dorado Hills and Placerville to the north to Lodi and Linden to the south.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
Kew Gardens, which began in 1759 as a retreat for the royal family, now encompasses the most biodiverse collection in the world, with 17,000 unique plant species, some specimens of which had been gathered, since the 1700s, by British explorers and adventurers roaming the globe.
—Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
One of the most intriguing features of the Red Sea is that the experience encompasses so much more than secluded islands, untouched coral reefs, and lazy days on a yacht deck.
—Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
Next, the larvae burrow down into the carpet, pupating in a protective cocoon that encompasses carpet fibers and other floor debris from the environment.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
This estimate encompasses total spending on attorneys’ services, including for representation and consulting, and non-attorney consultants.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 28 May 2026
The Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve encompasses nearly 1,900 acres of maritime forest, including rare plants and vegetation.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
The deal, the first between Zee and FIFA, also encompasses a portfolio of age-group and futsal tournaments across both the men’s and women’s game, as well as documentary series tied to each property.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 June 2026
The 7th District encompasses El Dorado Hills and Placerville to the north to Lodi and Linden to the south.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
Kew Gardens, which began in 1759 as a retreat for the royal family, now encompasses the most biodiverse collection in the world, with 17,000 unique plant species, some specimens of which had been gathered, since the 1700s, by British explorers and adventurers roaming the globe.
—Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
One of the most intriguing features of the Red Sea is that the experience encompasses so much more than secluded islands, untouched coral reefs, and lazy days on a yacht deck.
—Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
Next, the larvae burrow down into the carpet, pupating in a protective cocoon that encompasses carpet fibers and other floor debris from the environment.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
This estimate encompasses total spending on attorneys’ services, including for representation and consulting, and non-attorney consultants.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 28 May 2026
The Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve encompasses nearly 1,900 acres of maritime forest, including rare plants and vegetation.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompasses
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People infected with the less common species may also forgo the disease’s hallmark bullseye rash that surrounds the tick bite, Norris said.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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One of his missions is to end the stigma that still surrounds people with HIV.—
Joe Donlon,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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His broad network of advisers includes many prominent figures, including former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, investor Stanley Druckenmiller, and Chevron CEO Mike Wirth, all of whom appeared at his swearing-in last month at the White House.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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The wellness journey includes two options from a full menu, including body scrubs, acupressure massage, and cupping therapy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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After your next meeting, stay on for two minutes after the agenda wraps.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Each year, around Christmas time, my family wraps gifts.—
Sophia Rey,
JSTOR Daily,
28 May 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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For glowing skin, get the plumping thirst relief facial, which involves a nori algae mask and organic marine products only found at Shangri-La Boracay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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They Debrief And Recover Post-Travel A successful campaign, whether in sports or politics, involves a debriefing and post-review to assess the big picture.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
1 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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For the runner housing, which encloses the turbine, the team 3D printed a mold and then cast the final component in fiberglass.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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The neighborhood/area West Bay is a cluster of towering skyscrapers that contains residences, shopping malls, office buildings, hotels, and restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Mathieu Lewis-Rolland / Getty Images The tank was designed to hold 900,000 gallons of a hazardous chemical known as white liquor, a chemical brew that contains sodium hydroxide, sodium sulfide and disodium carbonate and is used in the paper-pulping process, officials have said.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
31 May 2026
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Without glowing screens, the darkness of the house envelops you even before the performance begins.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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This pot pie is made with a luxurious, velvety sauce that envelops tender pieces of chicken, carrots, celery, and peas.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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“Encompasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompasses. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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