variants
also inclosure
as in courtyard
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
a fenced-in enclosure where the sheep are allowed to graze unattended
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Recent Examples of enclosure
Thunderbolt 5 Compatible The enclosure is aimed at demanding applications like 8K and 4K video editing, high-resolution photography, plus large-scale data handling where sustained throughput and low latency are vital.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
In several enclosures, feces had accumulated so high that cats were forced to remain pressed against the tops of the cages, with little to no room to move.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Jan. 2026
There were no injuries or property damage beyond the battery unit and its enclosure.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Sprinkle baking soda on the bottom and flat surfaces of your tub enclosure.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
In several enclosures, feces had accumulated so high that cats were forced to remain pressed against the tops of the cages, with little to no room to move.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Jan. 2026
There were no injuries or property damage beyond the battery unit and its enclosure.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Sprinkle baking soda on the bottom and flat surfaces of your tub enclosure.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosure
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Flint Development has presented plans to the city to build a new apartment complex, including some townhomes, a 207-space parking garage and a courtyard area, off 46th and Walnut streets just west of Main Street.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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Stepping inside from the courtyard, living and dining areas are anchored by an imposing wood-burning fireplace.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Come spring, a patio will add roughly 20 more seats, with plans for happy hour specials and potentially live music.—
Sara Rosenthal,
Denver Post,
20 Jan. 2026
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The surrounding vistas can be taken in from several points, including the residence’s back patio and a gazebo out among the greenery.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
20 Jan. 2026
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His arm was pinned into the back window of a car as a suspect sped away, dragging him across the pavement for about 100 yards, according to court documents.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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At that point, the suspect drove off, dragging the officer approximately 100 yards with his arm inside the car.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The uninviting labyrinth sprawlsthe east/west quadrangle from Girard to Fay.—
Leslie Simon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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At the castle's quadrangle, a formal honor guard was presented and inspected by Trump and the king.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Enclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosure. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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