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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
Tax relief is a broad term that encompasses any method of reducing or managing federal tax liability, and can include tax rebates.
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Jessica Walrack, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
The menu has been entirely reworked at Social Desiii, and encompasses a range of cuisines from across India.
—Jacob Wilt, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 16 Feb. 2026
The backstory Sitting on the site of a former sugar and coconut plantation from the late 1790s, the sprawling property encompasses the resort, as well as 39 private rental retreats and 80 residential units.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Harder, McBride, Shoemaker and Singh will face off in the new 9th District, which now stretches farther into the Bay Area and encompasses parts of Antioch.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Tarrant County’s 73 inmate deaths since 2017 is less than the 109 in Bexar County, which encompasses San Antonio and has a similar jail capacity as Tarrant County, according to the report.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
The 50/50 joint venture agreement is valued at 4 billion euros, and encompasses opportunities at the intersection of luxury, wellness and longevity.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
The date change also takes SGIFF of the annual Singapore Media Festival celebrations, which also encompasses Singapore Comic Con and the Nas Summit.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
Kindergarten readiness encompasses the foundational skills necessary to engage in a more formal learning environment, said Ohio State University educational psychology professor Laura Justice.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Jessica Walrack, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
The menu has been entirely reworked at Social Desiii, and encompasses a range of cuisines from across India.
—Jacob Wilt, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 16 Feb. 2026
The backstory Sitting on the site of a former sugar and coconut plantation from the late 1790s, the sprawling property encompasses the resort, as well as 39 private rental retreats and 80 residential units.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Harder, McBride, Shoemaker and Singh will face off in the new 9th District, which now stretches farther into the Bay Area and encompasses parts of Antioch.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Tarrant County’s 73 inmate deaths since 2017 is less than the 109 in Bexar County, which encompasses San Antonio and has a similar jail capacity as Tarrant County, according to the report.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
The 50/50 joint venture agreement is valued at 4 billion euros, and encompasses opportunities at the intersection of luxury, wellness and longevity.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
The date change also takes SGIFF of the annual Singapore Media Festival celebrations, which also encompasses Singapore Comic Con and the Nas Summit.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
Kindergarten readiness encompasses the foundational skills necessary to engage in a more formal learning environment, said Ohio State University educational psychology professor Laura Justice.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompasses
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One of the biggest ethical concerns surrounds reproduction.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
19 Feb. 2026
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Your memory will be a ray of light piercing the darkness that surrounds us right now as authoritarian drums beat loudly and threaten the civil rights of Americans.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The top 10 list below includes the best deals on real estate priced between $300,000-$10,000,000.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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La Sultana’s signature hammam also includes an extra body mask step after exfoliation, comprising a choice of either Moroccan Argan oil or natural Ghassoul clay sourced from the Atlas mountains.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Each year, about178,000 Americans die from excessive alcohol use, a number that wraps in binge drinking.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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In the new portrait, Benjamin appears slightly taller than his dad, who wraps his arms around his two children and leans his head on his son's shoulder.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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The trail encircles a large, ADA-accessible playground and also provides views of the South Bend skyline.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
4 Jan. 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 Dec. 2025
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Because laser ablation involves millions of possible parameter combinations, the researchers turned to machine learning.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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The latest mystery involves a teen runaway from a Catholic school — and Franka Potente dressed like a ninja.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 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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Black tea contains polyphenols, such as theaflavins and thearubigins, that act like prebiotics, benefiting the bacteria in your microbiome.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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For instance, some soil contains too much clay, causing drainage problems.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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The power of Brontë’s novel comes from its complex structure and dark, unfiltered prose that envelops you in the swirling, all-encompassing obsession of its protagonists.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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Seconds later the lights go out, the ovens switch off and darkness envelops the room.—
Kamila Hrabchuk,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Encompasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompasses. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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