as in housed
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
fencing in the yard would keep our dog in as well as keep unwanted stray dogs out
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The two bells originally housed in two bell towers at the church.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026 -
Don't forget to check on them during extremely hot weather—even drought-tolerant varieties may need more water when housed in terracotta during the summer.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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The base is enclosed on all four sides and has plenty of room for pool floaties, outdoor seat cushions, or a few bags of potting soil.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2026
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On Simpson Street, between Shields Avenue and Spruce Tree Drive, two new restaurant pavilions have been fully enclosed and await finishing touches for a summer opening, Hahm said.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Fenced (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fenced%20%28in%29. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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