encompass
verb
en·com·pass
in-ˈkəm-pəs 
en-,
also -ˈkäm-
encompassed; encompassing; encompasses
1
a
: include, comprehend
a plan that encompasses a number of aims
b
: envelop
2
a
: to form a circle about : enclose
b
obsolete
: to go completely around
3
: bring about, accomplish
encompass a task
Examples of encompass in a Sentence
The district encompasses most of the downtown area.
a neighborhood encompassed by a highway
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
Silver sneakers encompass a plethora of styles and trends, so finding your best match for the season ahead is a cinch.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 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
ComEd spokesperson John Schoen said in the utility’s territory, which encompasses most of northern Illinois, about 23,000 customers were affected by Wednesday’s weather.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
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encompass
verb
en·com·pass
in-ˈkəm-pəs
-ˈkäm-
1
: to form a circle about : surround
2
a
: to cover or surround especially so as to hide or protect
b
: to take in as a part : include
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