variants
also inclosure
as in yard
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
a fenced-in enclosure where the sheep are allowed to graze unattended
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Recent Examples of enclosure
Many batteries, particularly in E-Bikes and other products with plastic recharge battery enclosures, have flame retardants added to their outer coatings in an effort to limit their flammability.
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 30 Jan. 2025
Their activism helped prompt the national forestry bureau to improve standards for panda enclosures and ban people from paying to hug pandas.
—Mara Hvistendahl, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
The company confirmed that 43 rhesus macaque primates escaped from an enclosure at one of the company's facilities.
—Lucia Suarez Sang, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2025
Police also said there was human waste on the floor within the enclosure.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 30 Jan. 2025
Their activism helped prompt the national forestry bureau to improve standards for panda enclosures and ban people from paying to hug pandas.
—Mara Hvistendahl, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
The company confirmed that 43 rhesus macaque primates escaped from an enclosure at one of the company's facilities.
—Lucia Suarez Sang, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2025
Police also said there was human waste on the floor within the enclosure.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosure
Noun
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In Florida, they’re seen on golf courses, in yards, and even marauding Disney World.—
Alan Clemons,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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The shipyard may not understand heavy icebreaker production challenges, forcing the yard to modify their building strategy.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Renditions of those melancholic hymns, which often told of homesickness and heartbreak, played from a speaker in the courtyard.—
Chris Schalkx,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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Photo : Sonya Bertolino/Compass A water fountain is featured within a shaded courtyard that faces the street.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Perfect for any poolside space or patio, these are available in Palm Pink and Nantucket Blue.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Outdoor Home Saunas Outdoor home saunas are popular additions to patios and outdoor spaces.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Enclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosure. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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