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
  • This year’s ceremony will also take place as political drama surrounds the institution, which has historically avoided partisan issues.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The yard in south Atlanta surrounds a home owned by Renee Davis.
    — Rashad Williams, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of surrounds
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  • This also rings true for the physical and mental toll type 1 diabetes takes, not just on the person diagnosed, but on the entire family.
    — Nick Jonas, Time, 5 Nov. 2026
  • While this sentiment rings true, there is a significant amount of precedent to suggest that not all tax hikes are created equal in the eyes of California voters.
    — Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of rings
Verb
  • The plan could affect not only the path that encircles the park, used by large numbers of residents, but also the golf course’s historic grove of Japanese cherry trees.
    — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of encircles
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  • 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
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  • The mothership series, created by Stephen Hillenburg, originally debuted in 1999 and has grown into a massive multi-media franchise that encompasses TV shows, movies, games, merchandise, a Broadway musical, and more.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The Zaha Hadid Foundation encompasses 300,000 objects from the late architect’s life, from paintings, architectural models, sketchbooks, letters and even her wardrobe (which includes Comme des Garçons and Yohji Yamamoto pieces).
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of encompasses
Verb
  • Most conventional footwear restricts this natural movement by compressing the toes.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The double hinge allows for very flexible positioning, but a maximum output of just 100 ANSI lumens pretty much restricts it to the shadows, and 720p gets a bit fuzzy when viewed large.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of restricts
Verb
  • Ballots counted so far also resoundingly supported Measure E, which limits council members to two terms on the dais.
    — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026
  • When the United States limits its own power, abiding by international norms, consulting allies and partners, and wielding its strength in pursuit of transcendent values, countries find American influence more palatable, which helps sustain it.
    — David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 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 15 Nov. 2026.

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