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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
Steve Bender, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
Althorp House sits on an expansive 14,000-acre estate—for reference, Manhattan is around 14,600 acres—encompassing a lake, stables, an 18th-century guesthouse, a memorial temple honoring Diana, and the lush surrounding gardens.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 23 June 2026
Acadia National Park, Maine Acadia National Park is the Pine Tree State's natural jewel, encompassing parts of Mount Desert Island, Isle au Haut, and the Schoodic Peninsula.
—Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
Another heritage travel hotspot is Virginia’s Historic Triangle, encompassing Jamestown, founded in 1607 as North America’s first permanent English settlement; Williamsburg, the state’s capital from 1699 to 1780; and Yorktown, site of the Revolutionary War’s last major battle in 1781.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 22 June 2026
Long-term plans include expanding Butter Baby beyond food into a broader universe encompassing toys, collectibles, and consumer products.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
But encompassing and definitive are not words that likely figure into his concert-philosophy vocabulary.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 21 June 2026
Warmington’s sentiment reflects the central consideration driving opposition to SQ 832 — concern that an encompassing minimum wage hike could curb statewide employment while increasing inflationary pressures.
—Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 21 June 2026
Over one eight-game stretch—encompassing the final first-round game against Atlanta, the four-game sweep of Philadelphia, and the first three conference finals wins over Cleveland, Bridges shot 69% from the field.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 14 June 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
Instead, fertilize the area encompassing the plant.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
Althorp House sits on an expansive 14,000-acre estate—for reference, Manhattan is around 14,600 acres—encompassing a lake, stables, an 18th-century guesthouse, a memorial temple honoring Diana, and the lush surrounding gardens.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 23 June 2026
Acadia National Park, Maine Acadia National Park is the Pine Tree State's natural jewel, encompassing parts of Mount Desert Island, Isle au Haut, and the Schoodic Peninsula.
—Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
Another heritage travel hotspot is Virginia’s Historic Triangle, encompassing Jamestown, founded in 1607 as North America’s first permanent English settlement; Williamsburg, the state’s capital from 1699 to 1780; and Yorktown, site of the Revolutionary War’s last major battle in 1781.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 22 June 2026
Long-term plans include expanding Butter Baby beyond food into a broader universe encompassing toys, collectibles, and consumer products.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
But encompassing and definitive are not words that likely figure into his concert-philosophy vocabulary.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 21 June 2026
Warmington’s sentiment reflects the central consideration driving opposition to SQ 832 — concern that an encompassing minimum wage hike could curb statewide employment while increasing inflationary pressures.
—Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 21 June 2026
Over one eight-game stretch—encompassing the final first-round game against Atlanta, the four-game sweep of Philadelphia, and the first three conference finals wins over Cleveland, Bridges shot 69% from the field.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompassing
Adjective
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For the typical traveler, all-inclusive usually delivers the better vacation.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
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Then there are all-inclusive resorts, which are often fundamentally at odds with sustainable living.—
Rachel Cernansky,
Wired News,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Last year, ambient listening solutions were all anybody talked about at events like HIMSS and ViVE, and this reflected an industry still evaluating AI at the tooling level.—
Fran Rosch,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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And if your wallet is feeling particularly flush with cash, an ambient-light-rejecting (ALR)/Fresnel screen will bump up the quality of the cinema experience by several notches.—
Paul Ridden
June 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Verb
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The Pima County Sheriff’s Department continues to work closely with the FBI as investigators follow up on leads, review information, and pursue the facts surrounding this case.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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The trade comes after years of uncertainty surrounding Milwaukee's direction following the departure of championship-winning head coach Mike Budenholzer in 2023 and caps a steady decline that culminated in the Bucks missing the 2026 playoffs.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Verb
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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Many of those individuals were accused of violent crimes, including homicide, assault, burglary and drug offenses, according to the agency.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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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
Adjective
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Without discussing too much in detail, councilmembers raised several potential alternatives during the meeting, including parking garage subsidies, downtown employee waivers and a comprehensive citywide review of parking programs.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
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The first stage began in July 2025, when Meta announced comprehensive measures targeting accounts that repeatedly share unoriginal content without meaningful enhancement, building on enforcement actions that had already been taken against 500,000 accounts in the first half of the year.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
Adjective
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The project positions the archipelago — a crossroads between Europe, Africa, and the Americas — as a protagonist of Atlantic history rather than a peripheral footnote.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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The ordinance has shaped growth in Davis for more than two decades and has repeatedly blocked large peripheral housing projects.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Verb
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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
Cite this Entry
“Encompassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompassing. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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