variants
also inclosed
as in caged
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
variants
also inclosed
1
as in housed
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
dogs who spend the day enclosed in small cages
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in surrounded
to form a circle around
in a show of support, the women rushed to enclose their distraught friend
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in wrapped
to surround or cover closely
the house was enclosed by a high hedge that shielded it from public view
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of enclosed
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
All the research on this question had been done in small, enclosed spaces.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 21 Jan. 2026
Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
This inner cradle was enclosed between thicker, quarter-inch panes of Thermopane glass specially made by the Libbey Owens Ford Glass Company.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for enclosed
Adjective
Hang plants above seating areas or along pergolas to draw the eye upward and make the patio feel more enclosed and cozy.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
All the research on this question had been done in small, enclosed spaces.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
Each cottage and house is different; some are open-fronted with uninterrupted river views, while others are more enclosed with private gardens and plunge pools.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
This inner cradle was enclosed between thicker, quarter-inch panes of Thermopane glass specially made by the Libbey Owens Ford Glass Company.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for enclosed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosed
Adjective
-
Keke Palmer turned a New York press day into a three-part stiletto run on Monday, keeping the shoes glossy while shifting the shape from caged pumps to black patent mules and metallic peep-toe slingbacks.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
-
On the third floor but with a caged view of the sky.—
Jeremy O. Harris,
Vanity Fair,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Among them was a critical citation alleging the facility failed to ensure animals housed together or near each other were compatible.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
-
See where Waffle House got its start at the Waffle House museum housed in the restaurant’s original location.—
Karon Warren,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
Verb
-
And physically, there is no other venue like it, sitting in the grass, surrounded by trees, in a natural amphitheater that can host outdoor concerts for nearly eight months of the year.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
-
In Scotland, we’re surrounded by it all the time.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
-
This collection of poems—Orr’s thirteenth—bears bitter witness to environmental degradation, moral corruption, and the aging of a body and of a generation, all viewed from a bird’s eye, wrapped in the language and tone of myth.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
-
The American Black Film Festival wrapped its final full day of programming for its 30th anniversary edition by announcing the winners of the 2026 festival at the Best of ABFF Awards.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
31 May 2026
Verb
-
Pillow-top mattresses encased in Italian linens, bespoke furnishings, ROIL and Natura Bisse bath products, Bluetooth alarm clocks with USB ports, and a modern beach house vibe are found in all, while suites have separate living rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
-
This undated microscope image from USC via the NIH shows pancreatic cancer cells, nuclei in blue, growing as a sphere encased in membranes, red.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
Verb
-
Her daughter, Soraya, had taken refuge there with her three children, Christina, Charbel, and Elias, after fleeing Debl, a Christian border village now encircled by Israeli troops.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
-
The feeder includes four feeding ports and is encircled by a perch if your backyard birds are in need of rest between sips.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2026
Verb
-
Still, Henry’s late-season surge was not enough to get the Ravens into the playoffs and prevent the seismic change that enveloped the organization about 36 hours into the offseason when 18-year head coach John Harbaugh was fired.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
-
In the dark, predawn hours of December 3, 1984, a dense cloud of poisonous gas leaked from a pesticide plant and, borne on a soft, northern wind, enveloped Bhopal, a city in central India.—
Taran Dugal,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
Adjective
-
Throughout the series, Creasy is operating under the intel that the FRP, an extremist organization in Brazil, and its imprisoned leader, Ferraz, are behind the bombing of the high-rise.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
-
Yenisey Taboada’s small apartment in Havana is filled with photos of her imprisoned son, Duannis Tabaoda.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Enclosed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosed. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
