encompassing 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of encompassingnext
1
as in all-inclusive

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2
as in ambient

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encompassing

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verb

present participle of encompass
1
as in surrounding
to form a circle around a necklace of sapphire-blue lakes encompasses the town

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2
as in including
to have as part of a whole textbooks on American history are now likely to encompass its social history as well as its political and military history

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3
as in enveloping
to surround or cover closely a fog of mystery has long encompassed this fraternal organization, which is known for its secret rituals

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Recent Examples of encompassing
Verb
Each year, the Whisky Advocate Buying Guide's expert team samples an array of whiskies, encompassing rare, limited editions, and up-and-coming brands likely to hit store shelves nationwide. — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024 Louise Colville, a biologist at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in London, said that the dry conditions in the Southern Levant — an area encompassing modern-day Israel, Palestine and Jordan — had probably been a major factor contributing to the longevity of the seeds. — Franz Lidz, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompassing
  1. all-inclusive
  2. ambient
  3. surrounding
  4. including
  5. enveloping
  6. comprehensive
  7. peripheral
  8. encircling
Adjective
  • Footage shows inside of Coco Bongo A source told Fox News Digital that the club’s Punta Cana location partners with third-party promoter services to offer all-inclusive hotel deals to college students visiting for spring break.
    — Julia Bonavita, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The festival’s website said that packages included a room at either the Hard Rock or Royalton Punta Cana, all-inclusive food and drinks, all music events and transportation to and from the airport.
    — Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of all-inclusive
Adjective
  • Like, some songs that were kind of complete, some songs that might just been a really good drum idea that had a couple of sounds over it, some songs that were just ambient.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The ambient temperature in a walk-in refrigerator measured too warm.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of ambient
Verb
  • These two personalities may join forces for a podcast surrounding their common interest in wine.
    — Lydia Mee, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Speaking of surrounding herself with loved ones, Gomez has been doing that with Blanco, particularly over the holiday season.
    — Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of surrounding
Verb
  • Furthermore, affecting the stability of the cryptocurrency market could be macroeconomic elements including inflation rates, devaluation of currencies, or market collapse.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Florida had won four in a row, including a 4-2 victory at Tampa Bay on Sunday.
    — Associated Pess, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of including
Verb
  • On August 16, 2021 — in the wake of an aggressive Taliban advance upon Kabul as the United States rushed its withdrawal from our military position in Afghanistan — Joe Biden addressed the nation to explain the sudden drawdown in forces and the chaos then enveloping the region.
    — The Editors, National Review, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The narrative itself, thanks to Whitehead and screenwriters Ross and Barnes, takes care of the structure and the steady, enveloping momentum.
    — Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of enveloping
Adjective
  • Brands and their buying partners should work alongside suppliers on training and upskilling programs, wage monitoring, and implementing comprehensive protections for workplace well-being.
    — Adele Stafford, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Understanding The Core Layers Of Digital Infrastructure Building a comprehensive, future-proof digital environment means coordinating multiple technology layers.
    — Ciaran Roche, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of comprehensive
Adjective
  • Entrepreneurs who participate commit to mentoring young people from peripheral communities who want to start tech businesses, creating a virtuous cycle of knowledge sharing and opportunity creation.
    — Angelica Mari, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • While insurance typically will not cover these elective procedures, if your peripheral eyesight is substantially impaired because of overhanging eyelids, some insurers may cover an upper bleph; an advance comprehensive vision test is required.
    — Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of peripheral
Verb
  • The outdoorsy feel continues inside, where rounded columns on concrete bases support a pile of timber boxes encircling a courtyard.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Yoon defended his decision for troops to be deployed at the election commission as other forces were encircling the National Assembly.
    — KIM TONG-HYUNG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of encircling

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