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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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as in all-inclusive
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as in ambient
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Recent Examples of encompassing
Stewart Patrick, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2025
Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
The series spans the entire three months of boot camp, encompassing obstacle and confidence courses, rifle shooting and the final 54-hour test, known as the Crucible.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
The University of Florida began assembling one of the fastest university supercomputers through a collaboration with Nvidia encompassing AI infrastructure, research support and curriculum development.
—Chris Wegemer, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
The chain unveiled Wednesday its first refresh in 13 years, encompassing a bolder logo with brighter colors, new employee uniforms and pizza boxes, and redesigned restaurant signage.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Here’s our selection of dramas, encompassing everything from Sony Pictures Television’s high-concept series The Miniature Wife to Sphere Abacus’ steamy ice-hockey romp Heated Rivalry through to Richard Gadd muscular transformation in Half Man.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
United’s younger age groups use the facilities, but the only investment in recent years — encompassing the Glazers’ ownership — has been Salford City’s rent for using them since 2024.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The risk covers both western Maine, including towns such as Farmington, Lewiston-Auburn, Portland, Rockland, and Bridgton, as well as northern and eastern Maine, encompassing communities like Allagash, Fort Kent, Presque Isle, Bangor, and Bar Harbor.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Blanchart made his feature debut with Night Call (Le nuit se traine), a 2024 action crime thriller that gained strong notices not only for its Collateral-like genre thriller but also encompassing timely social commentary.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Adjective
Madagascar has seen weeks of protests, initially spurred by shortages of water and power but now encompassing deeper unhappiness over corruption, inflation, and high unemployment.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
The series spans the entire three months of boot camp, encompassing obstacle and confidence courses, rifle shooting and the final 54-hour test, known as the Crucible.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
The University of Florida began assembling one of the fastest university supercomputers through a collaboration with Nvidia encompassing AI infrastructure, research support and curriculum development.
—Chris Wegemer, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
The chain unveiled Wednesday its first refresh in 13 years, encompassing a bolder logo with brighter colors, new employee uniforms and pizza boxes, and redesigned restaurant signage.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Here’s our selection of dramas, encompassing everything from Sony Pictures Television’s high-concept series The Miniature Wife to Sphere Abacus’ steamy ice-hockey romp Heated Rivalry through to Richard Gadd muscular transformation in Half Man.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
United’s younger age groups use the facilities, but the only investment in recent years — encompassing the Glazers’ ownership — has been Salford City’s rent for using them since 2024.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The risk covers both western Maine, including towns such as Farmington, Lewiston-Auburn, Portland, Rockland, and Bridgton, as well as northern and eastern Maine, encompassing communities like Allagash, Fort Kent, Presque Isle, Bangor, and Bar Harbor.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Blanchart made his feature debut with Night Call (Le nuit se traine), a 2024 action crime thriller that gained strong notices not only for its Collateral-like genre thriller but also encompassing timely social commentary.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompassing
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The electrolyte surrounding the negative electrode contained glucose and active riboflavin, while the positive side used either potassium ferricyanide or oxygen.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Identifying victims’ remains has been a slow process because bodies can be recovered only when the surrounding area is declared safe from explosives.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Choose from nine colors, including black, khaki, and purple.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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The late-afternoon delivers several exciting matchups, including Colts-Chargers and Commanders-Cowboys.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Neroli and ambrox, a type of musk that’s found in many popular perfumes for women as well, round the edges of the fragrance and give it a creamy, enveloping suppleness that’s hard to find in most fresh scents.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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Amoedo and Martí also displayed on the enveloping 180-degree LED screen a series of Madrid cityscapes from dusk, warm sunlight still caught on occasional buildings, to night, cars trawling down its central Paseo de la Castellana.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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Following a $20 million refurbishment under its new owners, Australian Baillie Lodges, the all-inclusive reopened in April 2025 with the look, feel, amenities, and opportunities to rival any top-tier safari lodge.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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Urban luxury comes with a playful twist at New York City’s The Whitby Hotel, while family-friendly Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort is a Big Island haven with accommodations that sleep up to 12, and Canyon Ranch Tucson’s all-inclusive wellness offerings have set the bar since the 70s.—
Rachel Chang,
AFAR Media,
10 Oct. 2025
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Four internal sensors track the exact temperature inside your food, while an ambient sensor monitors the surrounding heat.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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There's adaptive noise cancellation too, which can auto adjust to varying ambient sound levels for minimal distractions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Oct. 2025
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The vents encircling the stand’s rounded top handle cooling.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Oct. 2025
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By the early 19th century, scientists had begun to recognize a belt of volcanic activity encircling the Pacific Ocean.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Angus Cloud, who played drug dealer Fezco, died after season two; the second season ended on a major cliff-hanger involving his character.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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What ensues is a community-wide frenzy involving the kids’ teacher, their parents, the local police, and the one kid in class who conspicuously remained.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Police eventually disabled the vehicle by wrapping tape around one of its sensors, White said.—
Chris Kirkham,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Oct. 2025
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Countdown, led by Jensen Ackles, premiered in June and had a longer rollout, wrapping its 13-episode season in early September.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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