enframes

verb

present tense third-person singular of enframe
as in surrounds

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  1. surrounds
  2. rings
  3. encircles
  4. enfolds
  5. encompasses
  6. restricts
  7. limits
  8. confines
Verb
  • His particular cancer also surrounds his pulmonary artery, which contains a nerve connected directly to the vocal cords.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The neighborhood that surrounds The Homestead is charmingly quiet, to the point where there’s not one traffic light, only stop signs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of surrounds
Verb
  • Much like a tuning fork, the resonator also rings when struck.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Well, that promise now rings hollow in the ears of every TSA worker today.
    — Hydrick Thomas, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of rings
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  • In May, the Georgia Department of Transportation closed a major section of the road, which encircles the city of Atlanta and connects much of the greater metro area, sending both intra- and interstate traffic through the city.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The paint color that encircles the wallpaper is important, but Chloe Redmond Warner says the bread should be the least exciting part of this sandwich.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of encircles
Verb
  • This oneness gives us a sacred sense of belonging to God, divine Love, who enfolds each one of us.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The Montreal experimental trio subtracts drums and enfolds itself within resonant, rumbling guitar tones that summon otherworldly emotion.
    — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026
Definition of enfolds
Verb
  • Named for the 9,633-foot peak that towers over the area, the park encompasses 19,300 acres and is continually expanding its offerings.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Delta is the country's most profitable airline and the first to report results from the third quarter, which encompasses the busy summer season.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of encompasses
Verb
  • That legislation restricts diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in public schools.
    — Erin Jones, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • International students have also faced pressures, as the government restricts visa programs and increases costs significantly for others.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of restricts
Verb
  • About 75% of Australia’s natural gas production is offshore, which limits growth.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The doc, which also screened at fests from TIFF to Zurich, Hamptons, Mill Valley Film Festival, Beyondfest and more, is a hefty 225 minutes long – plus a ten-minute intermission – which limits showtimes.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of limits
Verb
  • Places like Los Angeles and Oakland have high permit fees and strict zoning that often confines cans to industrial areas.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
  • In an industry that often confines its actors, especially women and especially Black women, Hall continues to carve a path defined by risk, depth and courage.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025
Definition of confines
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“Enframes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enframes. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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