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as in all-inclusive
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as in ambient
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as in surrounding
to form a circle around
a necklace of sapphire-blue lakes encompasses the town
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as in including
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 enveloping
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 encompassing
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
But that changed in the 2000s, when post-op care became more encompassing after rearranging patients’ internal organs.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
Equally important, these countries have coordinated policy stances within more encompassing multilateral frameworks, such as the United Nations and its agencies, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Trade Organization, and the G-20.
—Stewart Patrick, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2025
Time, 2 June 2026
Launching Monday, the campaign will run across Anua’s digital and social platforms as part of a multiyear agreement encompassing future global campaigns and product launches.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Across the tri-service medical corps, encompassing the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the rate of recruitment has consistently struggled to keep pace with separations.
—Robert Krasner, STAT, 1 June 2026
In keeping with the Austin SXSW original, SXSW London is bringing together professionals from the creative, tech and business worlds with a lineup encompassing a conference program with some 800 speakers; 40 film screenings and an extensive live music offering.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 June 2026
The Turkish Riviera stretches for hundreds of miles along the country’s southwestern coast, encompassing destinations such as Bodrum, Göcek, Marmaris and Fethiye.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Located on a magnificent campus encompassing more than 27,000 acres in Rome, Ga.
—Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 30 May 2026
Fredericks is on the city’s June 16 primary ballot, running unopposed to become chair of the local Republican Party in Ward 2, an area encompassing deep-blue neighborhoods like Georgetown, Dupont Circle and Logan Circle.
—Paul Schwartzman, Washington Post, 28 May 2026
The menu is ever changing, always encompassing new flavors as the seasons change.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Adjective
Much more encompassing than detecting software code vulnerabilities .
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
But that changed in the 2000s, when post-op care became more encompassing after rearranging patients’ internal organs.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
Equally important, these countries have coordinated policy stances within more encompassing multilateral frameworks, such as the United Nations and its agencies, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Trade Organization, and the G-20.
—Stewart Patrick, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
Their answers, encompassing both Washington’s most famous sites and humble homegrown architectural forms, paint a portrait of America in three dimensions.
—Time, 2 June 2026
Launching Monday, the campaign will run across Anua’s digital and social platforms as part of a multiyear agreement encompassing future global campaigns and product launches.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Across the tri-service medical corps, encompassing the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the rate of recruitment has consistently struggled to keep pace with separations.
—Robert Krasner, STAT, 1 June 2026
In keeping with the Austin SXSW original, SXSW London is bringing together professionals from the creative, tech and business worlds with a lineup encompassing a conference program with some 800 speakers; 40 film screenings and an extensive live music offering.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 June 2026
The Turkish Riviera stretches for hundreds of miles along the country’s southwestern coast, encompassing destinations such as Bodrum, Göcek, Marmaris and Fethiye.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Located on a magnificent campus encompassing more than 27,000 acres in Rome, Ga.
—Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 30 May 2026
Fredericks is on the city’s June 16 primary ballot, running unopposed to become chair of the local Republican Party in Ward 2, an area encompassing deep-blue neighborhoods like Georgetown, Dupont Circle and Logan Circle.
—Paul Schwartzman, Washington Post, 28 May 2026
The menu is ever changing, always encompassing new flavors as the seasons change.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompassing
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Also on the agenda for the night was a live auction, with offerings like a reservation at New York City's famous Italian restaurant Rao's and an all-inclusive getaway to the Napa Valley.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Seventy-five hundred dollars later, the couple were mingling with NFL legends Earl Thomas and Adam Vinatieri at an all-inclusive pregame tailgate.—
Leah Faye Cooper,
Vanity Fair,
22 May 2026
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This is more diffuse, more ambient, more pervasive, less about paying for exposure than about engineering the conditions under which exposure feels inevitable.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Building physical intelligence At the center of the announcement is Cosmos 3, which NVIDIA describes as the world’s first fully open omnimodel capable of understanding and generating text, images, video, ambient sound, and actions within a single system.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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The backstory Lizard Island was declared a National Park in 1937, the surrounding waters were recognised as a National Marine Park in 1974, and the Great Barrier Reef was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1981.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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While questions continue to swirl regarding the possibility of biological lifeforms being in the possession of the federal government, Heckenlively is offering a stark warning surrounding the reality of aliens and humans coming into contact with each other.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
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Keep reading to see more of my go-to summer travel fashion staples at Amazon, including this timeless V-neck shirt that’s quietly on sale for $8.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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For example, in a March 5 warning letter, the FDA accused drugmaker Novo Nordisk, the maker of Wegovy and Ozempic, of failing to report some adverse events to the federal government, including suicidal ideation and death.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Rain washed out qualifying Saturday, and the gray, overcast sky served as a fitting background for the somber mood enveloping Charlotte Motor Speedway and its 1½-mile track.—
Steve Reed,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The feeling is organic and involving, just as the sound of the voices is intimate and enveloping.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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To operate safely in dynamic industrial settings, the robot is equipped with dual front-and-rear LiDAR systems and a comprehensive perception suite.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Kenjura told Crain the police department was working on a comprehensive update to the city’s safety ordinances that will address concerns related to e-scooters and other mobility devices.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Plenty of peripheral details also informed their research, including various forms of etiquette.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Recognition of a partner’s inner qualities, in other words, was not a peripheral feature of relationship quality.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Styled by Brad Goreski, Moore wore a custom cobalt blue Self Portrait gown with an oversized bow encircling the hips, falling into a train.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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Bad weather postponed a major construction project on Atlanta's primary highway encircling the city last weekend, but now the traffic chaos is here.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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“Encompassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompassing. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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