encompasses

verb

present tense third-person singular of encompass
1
as in surrounds
to form a circle around a necklace of sapphire-blue lakes encompasses the town

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2
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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3
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 Earle’s net worth also encompasses her investments in beverage companies such as SipMargs and Gorgie. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 2026 The billion-dollar, 300,000-square-foot museum, which opens to the public on September 22, encompasses 100,000 square feet of gallery space housing the collection of Lucas and Hobson. — News Desk, Artforum, 4 Sep. 2026 What begins with the seeds of a vanity project organically blossoms into something that encompasses the many people Ryan’s life touches. — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026 The address encompasses three levels of retail, plus an employee lunchroom, an expansive alterations atelier along with dedicated spaces for fittings and bespoke consultations. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 Metabolism encompasses the chemical processes through which the body converts food and stored nutrients into energy. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 But personality also encompasses identity, life story, reputation, and how other people see you, says Schwaba. — Jessica Craig, Popular Science, 2 Sep. 2026 The Grand Canyon is a mile deep, and the national park encompasses 278 miles of the Colorado River, according to the National Park Service. — Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026 The solidly blue seat encompasses most of Sacramento’s downtown core and stretchs from Lodi to Placerville. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompasses
  1. surrounds
  2. includes
  3. wraps
  4. encircles
  5. involves
  6. encloses
  7. contains
  8. envelops
Verb
  • The 2026 Man Pavilion Designed by Alexander Rose Another key Axis Mundi structure this year is Cryptomeria, the pavilion that surrounds the Man.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Anna Watson’s lighting keeps much of the house just dim enough to make the imagination dangerous, while Tony winner Gareth Fry’s sound design surrounds the audience with ominous noises whose sources aren’t always immediately clear.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of surrounds
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  • Plus, the modular set includes one roomy sofa, one armchair, a large and small ottoman, and an acacia coffee table that can be configured in several layouts to suit your needs.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Judge card Towns purchased includes two Gold Logoman patches worn by the Yankees outfielder during each of the last two seasons to mark his consecutive MVP campaigns in 2024 and 2025.
    — Larry Holder, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of includes
Verb
  • The result is a silhouette that—hence the name—actually wraps around the face like a heart.
    — Lucy Binder, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026
  • After hair wraps around the inner piece, just pull it out, wipe it off, and pop it back in.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of wraps
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  • In May, the Georgia Department of Transportation closed a major section of the road, which encircles the city of Atlanta and connects much of the greater metro area, sending both intra- and interstate traffic through the city.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The paint color that encircles the wallpaper is important, but Chloe Redmond Warner says the bread should be the least exciting part of this sandwich.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of encircles
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  • Part of a sumo’s training involves massive calorie consumption to become as sizable as possible and thus very hard to move in the ring.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The car rental booking experience involves more variables than most travel purchases.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of involves
Verb
  • The building encloses an acre of private landscaped courtyard, which the apartment’s airy living area overlooks.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 10 Aug. 2026
  • When a flower matures, the ovary of the flower matures into a fruit, and that fruit encloses the seeds.
    — Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 30 July 2026
Definition of encloses
Verb
  • Although the book contains a disclaimer saying some facts were changed, Palal argued that names, hotels and other details changed while the central account did not.
    — Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Seed butter contains nutrients naturally found in the whole seed, including protein, fiber, magnesium and other vitamins and minerals.
    — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of contains
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  • After being shut out of this month's total solar eclipse, the Americas will have the best seats in the celestial house when Earth's shadow briefly envelops the moon.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • After being shut out of this month’s total solar eclipse, the Americas will have the best seats in the celestial house when Earth’s shadow briefly envelops the moon.
    — Marcia Dunn, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of envelops

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“Encompasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompasses. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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