enclosed 1 of 2

adjective

variants also inclosed
Definition of enclosednext
as in caged

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verb

variants also inclosed
past tense of enclose
1
as in housed
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 wrapped
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 enclosed
Adjective
This includes direct physical contact, prolonged time spent in close or enclosed spaces, and exposure to the sick person's body fluids. — Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026 The structure is semi-enclosed, but allows for lots of ventilation. — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Verb
Sometimes several families live enclosed within the same mass of turf. — Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 15 July 2026 While enclosed, these shoes could still feature straps wrapping around the ankle. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for enclosed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosed
  1. caged
  2. housed
  3. surrounded
  4. wrapped
  5. imprisoned
  6. encased
  7. encircled
  8. enveloped
Adjective
  • Somewhere between a sandal and a ballet flat, caged silhouettes come in all manner of guises.
    — Sarah Leigh Bannerman, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
  • The three-time Olympic gold medalist and New Balance athlete showcased metallic sandals with a caged strap aesthetic echoing gladiator shoes of Ancient Rome.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 June 2026
Definition of caged
Verb
  • Confederate Memorial State Historic Site Confederate Memorial State Historic Site once housed the Confederate Soldiers Home of Missouri, which cared for veterans in need.
    — Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • The Simpsons and Family Guy started making exclusive episodes for Disney+ and Hulu, where their libraries are housed, respectively, when the series’ longtime broadcast network Fox a couple of years ago started ordering shorter seasons.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 July 2026
Definition of housed
Verb
  • Guests have exclusive access to the top-deck Sanctuary Club, which features a freshwater pool surrounded by comfy lounge chairs and private cabanas.
    — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
  • Photos from the trip showed the Black teen surrounded by White friends, though at least one other Black friend was also on the trip.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Definition of surrounded
Verb
  • Willmore drove it to the farm and wrapped its legs with wire, preparing it for hanging.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
  • The Yes tour wrapped a month later with a gig in Fort Wayne, Indiana, that marked keyboardist Patrick Moraz’s final show in the band.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2026
Definition of wrapped
Adjective
  • Fujimori, the daughter of a disgraced former president, and Sánchez, an ally of an imprisoned ex-president, beat 33 other candidates in the initial vote in April, but neither earned even 20% of support.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 June 2026
  • Fujimori, daughter of a disgraced former president, and Sánchez, an ally of an imprisoned ex-president, were on the runoff’s ballot after beating 33 other candidates in the vote in April, but neither earned even 20% of support.
    — Franklin Briceño, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Definition of imprisoned
Verb
  • Grain silos at the ports are being encased in anti-drone grids.
    — Howard LaFranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026
  • Lillard slept in the iron lung cylinder that encased her body as the air pressure in the chamber forced air in and out of her lungs.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of encased
Verb
  • The area along the Cumberland River where more than 100 people once lived is now encircled by fences and no-trespassing signs.
    — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 21 July 2026
  • The youngest Lestat trips over reciting a passage about being encircled by God’s love.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of encircled
Verb
  • Chicago experienced some of the country’s worst air quality on Thursday and is still enveloped in a cloud of smoke.
    — Dakota Smith, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Footage circulated of chaos ensuing on the beach in the jet’s wake, as sand enveloped people and towels, tents and chairs got blown around.
    — Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
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