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also inclosing
1
as in housing
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 surrounding
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 wrapping
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 enclosing
Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 15 June 2026
While this may seem extreme, enclosing your porch is a fail-proof way to keep birds out of it.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
The latter offering involves enclosing chips in casing and readying them to be connected to other circuitry.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
The sidewalls connect the beads to the tread, enclosing the tire’s body.
—Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
This was not so much about wrapping key players in cotton wool but also enclosing them in bubble wrap, doing everything to avoid injury.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 May 2026
This likely can’t be done before the embryo is in place, as simply pumping more material into the yolk would likely cause the membrane enclosing it to burst.
—ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
These nanoreactors are built as porous shells enclosing an internal cavity that hosts catalytically active nanoparticles.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Archaeologists found that the site’s foragers had crafted small huts from brushwood, weaving them into dome-like structures enclosing a central hearth.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Verb
Always leave one side open and ensure ventilation when enclosing outdoor equipment.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 15 June 2026
While this may seem extreme, enclosing your porch is a fail-proof way to keep birds out of it.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
The latter offering involves enclosing chips in casing and readying them to be connected to other circuitry.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
The sidewalls connect the beads to the tread, enclosing the tire’s body.
—Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
This was not so much about wrapping key players in cotton wool but also enclosing them in bubble wrap, doing everything to avoid injury.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 May 2026
This likely can’t be done before the embryo is in place, as simply pumping more material into the yolk would likely cause the membrane enclosing it to burst.
—ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
These nanoreactors are built as porous shells enclosing an internal cavity that hosts catalytically active nanoparticles.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Archaeologists found that the site’s foragers had crafted small huts from brushwood, weaving them into dome-like structures enclosing a central hearth.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosing
Adjective
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The system, which serves 100,000 residents in Iowa City and its surrounding, mostly rural communities, typifies the challenges most libraries face.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Since then, the bustling market serves the surrounding and significant Latino community and others.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Regional fire officer Edgar Tanawan, who is leading the operation, told Reuters two people had been pulled out alive from the commercial building, housing a grocery store and other businesses, but a third was found dead.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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After housing federal agencies for more than a century, the structure eventually sat vacant before Kimpton turned it into a hotel in 2002.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Styled by Law Roach for the occasion, the musician wore Giuseppe Zanotti Intriigo Claire 105 sandals, a style with thin straps zigzagging across the foot and more encircling the ankle.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
8 Dec. 2025
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By the early 19th century, scientists had begun to recognize a belt of volcanic activity encircling the Pacific Ocean.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The couple packed on the PDA, holding hands, wrapping their arms around each other, kissing, and glancing lovingly at one another.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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Cucumbers should be used within four to six days of purchase if stored in the refrigerator, but tightly wrapping them in plastic or beeswax wrap can extend their shelf life.—
Susan Hall Mahon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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The saints’ days are celebrated, the great days of history are celebrated, and they’re celebrated with this sort of enormous exuberance and deep investment that is somehow very, very touching, very embracing, and very inclusive.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gold is everywhere – encasing the television, on the skirting boards, threaded through the thick baroque Roman blinds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Apr. 2026
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Pill pockets, like this top option by Greenies, mask the sight and smell of a pill by encasing it in a treat.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Instead of the crisp white that's typically associated with Christmas, the designer says creamy ivory shades, warm beiges, and soft taupes are creating cozy, enveloping backdrops that make holiday decor pop.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Dec. 2025
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Cars come with all-enveloping entertainment systems.—
Adrian Wooldridge,
Twin Cities,
6 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Additionally, the building features an attached garage for two cars.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Rounding it all off is the aforementioned guest/pool house with a kitchen, plus an attached three-car garage.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
9 June 2026
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“Enclosing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosing. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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