encompassment

noun

Definition of encompassmentnext
as in containment

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  1. containment
  2. encirclement
  3. isolation
Noun
  • These microscopic ceramic coatings act as individual containment structures that withstand extreme temperatures without melting, eliminating the need for complex, active emergency coolant pumps.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Ecology officials were notified that 250,000 gallons (946,353 liters) of black liquor was discharging into and out of the containment area, according to emails among investigators.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of containment
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  • Along these routes, the drones are targeting fuel trucks, ammunition carriers, troop transports, and other logistics vehicles, degrading supply flows into and out of the city without a traditional ground encirclement.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
  • Facing encirclement in the desert town of Kidal, the Africa Corps — now operating under Russia’s Defense Ministry after replacing the Wagner Group — negotiated a safe-passage agreement with militants to evacuate its personnel.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Definition of encirclement
Noun
  • The new study challenges assumptions about immigrant community isolation, Wilson added.
    — Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 8 Sep. 2026
  • But the move is a symbolic expression of displeasure with Israel by some of its closest allies, and new sign of its growing isolation as a result of the Gaza war.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of isolation
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“Encompassment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompassment. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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