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1
as in encased
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 surrounded
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 encompassed
to surround or cover closely
the house was enclosed by a high hedge that shielded it from public view
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also inclosed
as in caged
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Recent Examples of enclosed
Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Not managed carefully, the enclosed environment could rapidly create sauna conditions, literally steaming plants.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2025
New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
Stock image of indoor hot tub enclosed by screens.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Riders are then propelled uphill through an identical side-by-side racecourse of enclosed and open tubes and 180-degree high-bank turns before hitting a final straightaway drop to the finish line pool below.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Not managed carefully, the enclosed environment could rapidly create sauna conditions, literally steaming plants.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2025
Adjective
The tiny device takes the form of a miniature neurostimulator enclosed in a ceramic and titanium case.
—New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
Stock image of indoor hot tub enclosed by screens.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosed
Verb
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The foam is then encased in a shell that’s rugged and waterproof on the bottom, and stretchy and breathable on top.—
Wes Siler,
Outside,
27 Aug. 2025
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The artist behind it, Neville Tatham, uses terracotta encased in a high-gloss glaze to create one-of-a-kind pieces that feel like works of art for your daily routine.—
Elissa Suh,
Architectural Digest,
21 Aug. 2025
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Fire containment Understanding what 12% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Sensitive radio telescopes are therefore usually surrounded by radio-quiet zones where no broadcasting or wireless communication devices are allowed.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The toughest question is whether AI psychosis is nothing new and can already be encompassed by existing mental disorders.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Additional alerts covered parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York locales along Lake Erie and encompassed areas around Cleveland, Erie, and Buffalo.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Best Hotels & Resorts The Leland House The Leland House is a stylish luxury boutique housed in a 1927 residence.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Rx Pizza, housed in a former pharmacy, still showcases much of its historic character while offering inventive pies that go far beyond the basics.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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As of Sunday evening, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Its grounds stretch all the way down to the seafront, framed by umbrella pines and swaying palms—while two circular pools shimmer beneath the sun, encircled by Bali beds.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Jeremy Campau of Melvindale brought his 1999 GMC Sonoma painted in metallic emerald green with a polished carbon fiber composite wrapped hood.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The 1/4 domino went into the open tile / Green = and wrapped that group up.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Nini might have died too if he hadn’t been caged and hand-fed.—
Tao Lin,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Some do it because they are caged for some reason or another and haven’t figured how to pop their cork while in chastity.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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However, Edgell has since embraced baking full time, according to the outlet.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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As the Internet, and now AI, enabled increased firms’ capabilities, and customers acquired more power in the marketplace, the most successful firms were those that embraced startingly different principles.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Enclosed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosed. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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