enclose

verb

in-ˈklōz How to pronounce enclose (audio)
variants also inclose
Definition of enclosenext
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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for enclose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclose
  1. encase
  2. surround
  3. encompass
  4. cage
  5. encircle
  6. embrace
  7. house
  8. wrap
Verb
  • To preserve the oddity, Greene covered it in lard and then encased it in salt — a typical practice before iceboxes and refrigerators.
    — Colson Thayer, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
  • This meant from just below my clavicle to my mid thigh, I was encased in elastane.
    — Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of encase
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  • The observatory said the pyroclastic flows would affect the areas immediately surrounding the volcano.
    — Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2025
  • This is an inflammation of the area surrounding your brain and spinal cord, caused by either a viral or bacterial infection.
    — Laura Schober, Health, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of surround
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  • The five-mile-long mountain ridge that encompasses Mount Yoshino is said to be covered by about 30,000 cherry trees—the oldest of which is thought to have been planted more than 1,300 years ago.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
  • There are questions over whether KU’s program strengths have been swallowed by a new era of college basketball that encompasses NIL and the transfer portal.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of encompass
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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
  • 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
Definition of cage
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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
  • 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
Definition of encircle
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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
  • 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
Definition of embrace
Verb
  • The Greenbrier has done more for the country than house its heads of state.
    — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
  • An agent tells Abdalla that Khalil is being taken to 26 Federal Plaza, which houses an ICE office in lower Manhattan.
    — Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of house
Verb
  • As of right now, our little run with NXT is wrapped.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The movie wrapped production in August, and both Lohan and Curtis commemorated their onscreen reunion on Instagram at that time.
    — Tommy McArdle, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
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