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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
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
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Yet, none of this matched the epic scale of her career-encompassing Eras world tour (the first ever to rake in more than $1 billion), which is available to stream.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
But beyond the draw for recreation, the region, encompassing 13 states, is also home to bustling communities full of economic opportunities and cultural institutions.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
Top-end systems cover up to 600 feet from the base unit, encompassing most of the home and the immediate outdoor areas.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
The Visual Effects Society (VES), the VFX industry’s professional global honorary society, announced the nominees for its 24th annual VES Awards, encompassing 25 categories across film, television, special venue projects, technological innovation, student projects, and more.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2026
The great room, encompassing the living room, dining, and kitchen areas, has floor-to-ceiling windows and pendant lighting by Isamu Noguchi that illuminates the hardwood floors.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2026
While warm-toned light is key to making your space inviting and cozy, a smart lamp that offers a spectrum of colors is essential for encompassing a range of atmospheres.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
The first volume cast a wide net, encompassing iconic composers from Brazil (Jobim), Chile (Violeta Parra), and Argentina (Piazzolla), with Venezuela conspicuously not represented.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
Our partner’s strategy currently includes the Trefis High Quality Portfolio, which has a history of consistently outperforming its benchmark, encompassing all three indices – the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Yet, none of this matched the epic scale of her career-encompassing Eras world tour (the first ever to rake in more than $1 billion), which is available to stream.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
But beyond the draw for recreation, the region, encompassing 13 states, is also home to bustling communities full of economic opportunities and cultural institutions.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
Top-end systems cover up to 600 feet from the base unit, encompassing most of the home and the immediate outdoor areas.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
The Visual Effects Society (VES), the VFX industry’s professional global honorary society, announced the nominees for its 24th annual VES Awards, encompassing 25 categories across film, television, special venue projects, technological innovation, student projects, and more.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2026
The great room, encompassing the living room, dining, and kitchen areas, has floor-to-ceiling windows and pendant lighting by Isamu Noguchi that illuminates the hardwood floors.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2026
While warm-toned light is key to making your space inviting and cozy, a smart lamp that offers a spectrum of colors is essential for encompassing a range of atmospheres.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
The first volume cast a wide net, encompassing iconic composers from Brazil (Jobim), Chile (Violeta Parra), and Argentina (Piazzolla), with Venezuela conspicuously not represented.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompassing
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This all-inclusive luxury camp in the mountains of northern Thailand is almost too idyllic to believe.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2026
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The seven all-inclusive dining venues, overseen by executive chef Mark Jones, are headlined by Riverside Market, an international buffet built around chef stations turning out Neapolitan pizza, Mediterranean mezze, and fresh pastries.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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The New York musician’s latest album, his first with vocals, is a gently psychedelic tour of his mind, pairing surrealistic lyrics with watery pop-ambient soundscaping.—
Shaad D’Souza,
Pitchfork,
27 Jan. 2026
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Does the use of ambient AI scribes improve patient care and health outcomes?—
Michelle Andrews,
ABC News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Members must live or attend school in central San Diego or the surrounding area.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The victim has not yet been identified and detectives did not share details on the circumstances surrounding the man's death.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Eleven years before that, defending national champion Marquette returned four starters, including the consensus player of the year.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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International regulators are increasingly cooperating to evaluate the safety of new small modular reactor (SMR) designs being developed in Europe, including projects from Finland and France.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Jan. 2026
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Picture the Tactile Dome—a pitch-black maze navigated entirely by touch—and the Fog Bridge, enveloping visitors in mist along the waterfront.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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These dark neutrals offer the same moody and enveloping feel of black without the outdated look.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The company is preparing a comprehensive debt restructuring after authorities asked it to submit a plan as soon as possible, people familiar with the matter said in early January.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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There was no comprehensive catalog, no index.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The hood fits nicely over a helmet without restricting peripheral vision, while a high-vis brim is a plus for night skiing.—
Benjamin Tepler,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
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In each case, what had been a peripheral function was elevated to the C-suite because executives recognized that the stakes had grown too high for half-measures.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
18 Jan. 2026
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The original Imperial Hotel, an icon of the encircling Ginza neighborhood, was constructed in 1923 by Frank Lloyd Wright.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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The silhouette also included a slender strap encircling the ankle.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
15 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Encompassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompassing. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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