1
as in to surround
to form a circle around
a necklace of sapphire-blue lakes encompasses the town
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as in to include
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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as in to wrap
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 encompass
Nearly half the population is Hindu, whose beliefs encompass respect toward animals.
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Byrefael Kubersky, science.org, 20 Mar. 2025
What’s your reaction to a computer that encompasses living neurons and can be kept at home or in the office?
Shocking and disturbing might be your initial reaction.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
And with initiatives like these increasingly encompassing the great outdoors, yacht designers are boldly exploring their own versions of space as the final frontier.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2025
Driving the news: Metro Denver grew by 2.8% from 2020 to 2024, reaching roughly 3 million people, per census data, for an area encompassing cities including Aurora, Denver and Lakewood.
Between the lines: Immigration helped fuel the latest population spike.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
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Byrefael Kubersky, science.org, 20 Mar. 2025
What’s your reaction to a computer that encompasses living neurons and can be kept at home or in the office?
Shocking and disturbing might be your initial reaction.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
And with initiatives like these increasingly encompassing the great outdoors, yacht designers are boldly exploring their own versions of space as the final frontier.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2025
Driving the news: Metro Denver grew by 2.8% from 2020 to 2024, reaching roughly 3 million people, per census data, for an area encompassing cities including Aurora, Denver and Lakewood.
Between the lines: Immigration helped fuel the latest population spike.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompass
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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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This rise aligns with broader economic trends, including increasing tuition costs and the lingering effects of inflation on family budgets.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The concert — which featured Three Days Grace, Sevendust and local headliner Disturbed — included pyrotechnics located directly underneath the banners.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 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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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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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 Trump administration is trying to deport two other people involved in protests against the war in Gaza at Columbia University.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
21 Mar. 2025
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While the Primary Wave deal closed just weeks after her death, sources said she was involved in nearly every aspect of the deal’s negotiations.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Photos of the execution equipment at the Louisiana State Penitentiary obtained by The Guardian showed a blue mask, which envelops a person’s whole face, connected to several pipes, where the gas will enter.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Reclining in camp chairs, audiences were enveloped by panoramic visuals and sound, redefining what an album-listening experience could be.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Some of the fires are continuing, according to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry, which identified the New State fire in Pittsburg County to have burned 200 acres and 90 percent contained.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The report contains data from Feb. 23 through March 8 and 428 inspections.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2025
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Experts additionally recommend enclosing animal pens and coops with fencing––including on top––to keep spaces free of rodent and wild birds.—
Jude Coleman,
Scientific American,
14 Mar. 2025
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There are also plenty of her scarab rings, jellyfish earrings and even Egyptian amulets enclosed in small glass globes, compounding on the idea of timeless treasures.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Encompass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompass. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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