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as in encases
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
dogs who spend the day enclosed in small cages
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as in surrounds
to form a circle around
in a show of support, the women rushed to enclose their distraught friend
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as in envelops
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 Synonyms for encloses
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The ultra-soft clogs are made out of a plush faux shearling fabric that encases a springy foam midsole.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025 -
This spinal area lies just outside the dura mater, and is a tough membrane that encases the spinal cord and the system that allows cerebrospinal fluid to circulate.—
Stephen C. George,
Discover Magazine,
20 Feb. 2025
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Two tables have seating that surrounds screens, perfect for table-top role-playing games.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Fat that sits deep in the abdomen and surrounds vital organs is particularly dangerous, fueling inflammation, insulin resistance and cardiovascular problems, according to experts.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Sadness envelops the family as well with Anna picked up by authorities and gone missing.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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Dense forest envelops its cobblestone streets, funky gingerbread houses, and colorful staircases.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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Reportedly, the company intends to reuse the fundamental robotic core — which houses the complex multimodal interaction and motion-control technology — to create a diverse range of new figures.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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The company was founded by high school buddies Mark Warren and Chris Pence, who came together to start the business in 2012 and have since expanded into a 13,000-square-foot facility that houses a 20-person team.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway is a looped route, one that meanders through the Chattahoochee National Forest and encircles the headwaters of the Chattahoochee River.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Each element encircles a central void, which Robertson describes as symbolic thresholds–portals between identities, spaces, and ideas.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Not the easiest, but the kind that wraps itself around your heart and never lets go.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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First there’s the Giant Asian Zensation Wrap, which takes the tasty salad fixings, including a choice of Fried Chicken Fingerz or Grilled Chicken, and wraps them up in a flour tortilla for a portable snack.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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The game even includes the scene where Meve knights Geralt of Rivia (albeit in a slightly different context than the TV series).—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Each volunteer visit is designed to bring joy and advocate for therapy animals, which includes addressing misconceptions.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The closure shrouds the 8,000-foot-high plateau and its elk, bison and occasional backcountry skiers in a winter wilderness that some advocates hope to protect and others seek to unlock.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Through the haze of doom that shrouds climate science shines the passion behind the quest to understand and solve one of the greatest challenges humanity has faced.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Encloses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encloses. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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