variants
also inclosures
as in courtyards
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 enclosures
Women are required to wear a headpiece in almost all the enclosures — though what exactly that looks like, depends on the class of ticket.
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Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Fans quickly turned the empty enclosures into a punchline.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
The experiential component of PGATSS simulator showrooms enables customers to demo and compare residential, outdoor, and commercial systems — from high-end setups with premium launch monitors, enclosures, and projectors to entry-level options with little more than a net and mat.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Lally also has to clean their enclosures, and weigh and track all of the pandas’ feces in order to monitor their health.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Rechargeable lithium-ion portable battery chargers, also known as power banks, come in protective enclosures of various shapes and sizes.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Animal rights activists argued that zoo enclosures were no place for big-brained, social pachyderms.
—Jennifer Peltz, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Animal rights activists argued that zoo enclosures were no place for big-brained, social pachyderms.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
Outdoor electronics enclosures could potentially allow wireless communication under some conditions while blocking interference under others.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Fans quickly turned the empty enclosures into a punchline.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
The experiential component of PGATSS simulator showrooms enables customers to demo and compare residential, outdoor, and commercial systems — from high-end setups with premium launch monitors, enclosures, and projectors to entry-level options with little more than a net and mat.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Lally also has to clean their enclosures, and weigh and track all of the pandas’ feces in order to monitor their health.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Rechargeable lithium-ion portable battery chargers, also known as power banks, come in protective enclosures of various shapes and sizes.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Animal rights activists argued that zoo enclosures were no place for big-brained, social pachyderms.
—Jennifer Peltz, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Animal rights activists argued that zoo enclosures were no place for big-brained, social pachyderms.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
Outdoor electronics enclosures could potentially allow wireless communication under some conditions while blocking interference under others.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosures
Noun
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Residents live independently in homes ranging from studios to 3-bedrooms, each built around courtyards that act as an al fresco living rooms for residents.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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The building will have three, central, connected courtyards with outdoor seating, a swimming pool, fire pits and barbecues.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
Noun
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According to him, holiday lighting was the obvious starting point, but interest soon extended to homes, patios, weddings, outdoor events, landscape projects, apartments, dorm rooms, and commercial spaces.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Thoughtful amenities include complimentary bottled water, hydration packets, and plush beds with a selection of Malouf pillows for a luxurious night’s sleep, while floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies or patios showcase the scenery.—
Tamara Gane,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
Noun
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This spring, across the nation’s auditoriums and quadrangles, members of the class of 2026 took their seats to receive remarks from distinguished guests.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From bluebirds to woodpeckers to hummingbirds, these avian beauties add music and movement to yards and gardens all throughout the South.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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Among the entire quarterback room, there were just 3,208 passing yards to go around, and Jefferson still had 1,048 yards.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Enclosures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosures. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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