Examples of encircle in a Sentence
A crowd of reporters encircled the mayor.
communication satellites encircling the earth
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Fighting is ongoing in central Kupiansk, where more than 200 Russian soldiers are encircled, the statement said.
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Arkansas Online, 13 Dec. 2025
If every constellation currently filed with regulators were approved and launched, Earth will be encircled by half a million satellites by the end of the 2030s.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Dec. 2025
The Hasmonean walls encircled an area much larger than the current Old City of Jerusalem, with 60 watchtowers along the wall that were more than 10 meters (33 feet) tall, according to ancient writings.
—CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
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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Arkansas Online, 13 Dec. 2025
If every constellation currently filed with regulators were approved and launched, Earth will be encircled by half a million satellites by the end of the 2030s.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Dec. 2025
The Hasmonean walls encircled an area much larger than the current Old City of Jerusalem, with 60 watchtowers along the wall that were more than 10 meters (33 feet) tall, according to ancient writings.
—CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
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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“Encircle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encircle. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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encircle
verb
en·cir·cle
in-ˈsər-kəl 
1
: to form a circle around : surround
2
: to go completely around
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