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1
as in to encase
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 to surround
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 to encompass
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 enclose
In the case of the little mosquito, the resinous drop she is enclosed in will eventually fall to the forest floor and be covered over with sediment, folded into the soil.
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Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Feb. 2025
Position wrapped fillet crosswise on leaf; wrap and roll to completely enclose fillet.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
To maximize results, the brand has also developed an entire line based on rosemary, enclosed in a convenient kit featuring a detangling brush (for the scalp massage); plus, a scrub and a shampoo, to best purify the scalp and restore it to a normal condition, for visibly stronger and shinier hair.
—Alice Nardiotti, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
An identical elliptical roof extends from the edge of the original building to greet visitors, enclose security measures and welcome guests into the Shedd.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
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Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Feb. 2025
Position wrapped fillet crosswise on leaf; wrap and roll to completely enclose fillet.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
To maximize results, the brand has also developed an entire line based on rosemary, enclosed in a convenient kit featuring a detangling brush (for the scalp massage); plus, a scrub and a shampoo, to best purify the scalp and restore it to a normal condition, for visibly stronger and shinier hair.
—Alice Nardiotti, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
An identical elliptical roof extends from the edge of the original building to greet visitors, enclose security measures and welcome guests into the Shedd.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclose
Verb
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Wet rooms are encased by glass doors and walls to hold in warmth and steam.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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Mid-century frames encase the drapery, allowing the fabrics to reach to the ceiling without obscuring the original, classic moldings.—
Greg Carannante,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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To be sure, despite the haze surrounding the economy, Powell remains clear on one thing that should prove reassuring to investors: The risks of a U.S. recession remain low.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2025
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And the positivity surrounding it is annoying, including my own.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Sales topped $35 million as the business grew to encompass a line of soups as well as a Keto-friendly line that’s high in protein.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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There’s something about the porthole windows that make this houseboat—which encompasses a dining space, lounge, kitchen, a pair of bedrooms, and two bathrooms—tenfold cozier.—
Dan Q. Dao,
Architectural Digest,
8 Mar. 2025
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Staking, trellising, and caging are different training methods used to support tomato plants and their heavy fruit loads.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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Whether through sheer caging or delicate lace, each piece provides a bit of escapism, with an air of elegance that is unmatched.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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Wolves track, pursue and encircle prey using only positional awareness of their packmates, proving that teamwork can arise naturally—without a leader.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The move raises the prospect of Russian forces cutting Ukrainian supply lines and encircling Kyiv's troops.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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The two embraced, reveling in No. 12 seed McNeese’s 69-67 upset victory over No. 5 seed Clemson in an NCAA tournament Midwest Regional first round game.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Stephen Nalley, Black Briar Advisors AI Leadership Guidance Will Never Replace Human Interaction AI has inspired me to move away from it and embrace human approaches even more.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Greenbrier has done more for the country than house its heads of state.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
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The region houses the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.—
Ailia Zehra,
The Hill,
14 Mar. 2025
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians introduces a new generation of demigods Season 2 recently wrapped filming in Vancouver.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Protests continue even after the town hall has wrapped, as people bang on the doors to the room where Edwards is speaking to press.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Enclose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclose. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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