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also inclose
1
as in to house
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
dogs who spend the day enclosed in small cages
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2
as in to surround
to form a circle around
in a show of support, the women rushed to enclose their distraught friend
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3
as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
the house was enclosed by a high hedge that shielded it from public view
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Recent Examples of enclose
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.
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
The expansion will enclose the covered patio in front and add signs to the side of the building, according to the filing.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Crimp the edges together so that the fillet is completely enclosed.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
These habitats provide access to landscaped terraces, maximize natural ventilation, and are enclosed by energy efficient systems and facades.
—Adam Williams
march 06, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
The expansion will enclose the covered patio in front and add signs to the side of the building, according to the filing.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Crimp the edges together so that the fillet is completely enclosed.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
These habitats provide access to landscaped terraces, maximize natural ventilation, and are enclosed by energy efficient systems and facades.
—Adam Williams
march 06, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclose
Verb
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These facilities typically house dozens of robots in large office-like spaces spanning thousands of square meters, where human operators repeatedly perform simple tasks alongside the machines to generate and record detailed data on key physical actions.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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It was put up in less than two months, but started housing people two weeks after construction began.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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The surrounding ornamental designs of flowers and fruit include the arms of the Genoese Republic and the Custody of the Holy Land, the arm of the Franciscan order that shares guardianship of the Holy Sepulcher.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood Cadenabbia itself is pint-sized but perfectly positioned for exploring the surrounding area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Each wipe is individually wrapped, easy to throw into a purse or pocket, and so satisfying to use for a brighter smile.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Jaÿ-Z last took the stage for surprise performances on Beyoncé's record-breaking Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour, which wrapped July 2025 in Las Vegas.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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From a distance, the structures today resemble rows of high-rise apartments encased in steel.—
Yusuke Maekawa,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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The membrane, which wraps around the battery like a skin, is a composite material comprising lithium chloride (LiCl), graphene oxide (GO), and active carbon fiber (ACF), all encased in a porous PTFE membrane and supported by a copper frame.—
Etiido Uko
March 04,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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The rooms Spread over a handful of buildings encircling the central courtyard, Aleenta Retreat's 44 rooms range from spacious deluxe rooms with lounge-y balconies to two-story residences with two bedrooms and a small private courtyard with a plunge pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The cuff needs to encircle your upper arm to get a good reading.—
Mara Gordon,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
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Delroy Lindo then enveloped him in a fatherly embrace.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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Do it in a small space but envelop it everywhere.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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Fire crews were able to clear surrounding apartments and confined the fire within 20 minutes.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Mar. 2026
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One Battle After Another’s Kubrickian overtones are largely confined to Lockjaw’s story line — quite appropriate, as Kubrick was fascinated by how attempts to preserve power structures allowed murder to creep into the seemingly benign cadences of ordinary life.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Castro family has controlled Cuba tightly for nearly 70 years, their personal lives shrouded in secrecy.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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And at Cal State San Marcos, a central statue of Chavez was shrouded in moving blankets Wednesday.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Enclose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclose. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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