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as in surrounded
to form a circle around
a necklace of sapphire-blue lakes encompasses the town
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as in included
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 wrapped
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 encompassed
Only a month ago, Santa Ana winds spurred the Franklin Fire in Malibu in December that quickly encompassed thousands of acres and endangered countless homes.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
All five films have been Oscar shortlisted in the sound category, which since 2021 has encompassed both sound editing and mixing.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
The San Francisco strikes encompassed some 2,500 employees across Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott hotels.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
This encompassed crates for pregnant pigs, individual pens for calves, and cages for rabbits and a number of birds (quails, ducks, geese, and several types of chickens).
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Designated a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the US and encompassed under the Taliban umbrella, the network maintains its own distinct lines of operation, according to the Institute for the Study of War.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The dot-com bubble encompassed hundreds of startups and the stocks of many larger companies.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
The company also guided for a fourth-quarter revenue range that encompassed the average consensus estimate.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
The fire as of Thursday evening encompassed 84 acres and was 0% contained overnight, in the area east of County Village Road and west of Sierra Avenue.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
All five films have been Oscar shortlisted in the sound category, which since 2021 has encompassed both sound editing and mixing.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
The San Francisco strikes encompassed some 2,500 employees across Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott hotels.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
This encompassed crates for pregnant pigs, individual pens for calves, and cages for rabbits and a number of birds (quails, ducks, geese, and several types of chickens).
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Designated a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the US and encompassed under the Taliban umbrella, the network maintains its own distinct lines of operation, according to the Institute for the Study of War.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The dot-com bubble encompassed hundreds of startups and the stocks of many larger companies.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
The company also guided for a fourth-quarter revenue range that encompassed the average consensus estimate.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
The fire as of Thursday evening encompassed 84 acres and was 0% contained overnight, in the area east of County Village Road and west of Sierra Avenue.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompassed
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The second photo saw a smiling Gomez sitting on a picnic blanket as food from Taco Bell surrounded her.Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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His family said in an obituary that Meek died surrounded by family and friends.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
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His time with Villa included the drop into the Championship and then an incredible return to European football.Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Peter Ferry was passionately an author and teacher, inspiring decades of students in his English and writing classes at Lake Forest High School, a youthful crowd of many thousands that included such later famous people as actor Vince Vaughn and author Dave Eggers.Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Some of the genetic samples from the patient contained gene mutations that might help H5N1 infect people more easily.Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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Jabbar's truck contained an ISIS flag.Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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The nearby dining area rests alongside a gourmet kitchen enveloped in walnut cabinetry.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
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Since then, the Adams administration has been enveloped by a series of searches and seizures from investigators, leading to the resignations of top officials, including his police commissioner, schools chancellor, multiple deputy mayors and his director of Asian affairs.Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Holland’s procurement method involved offering AHL deals with a chance for an NHL contract if things worked out.Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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The two notable changes to the starting group on Saturday involved Rozier and Jovic.Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2025
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His dark, rotting character, shrouded in shadow and amplified by an eerie soundtrack, is both terrifying and seductive.Robert Lang, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
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But these journeys are shrouded in mystery.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
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The butterflies also carried two types of pollen on their bodies, both from plant species found only in Africa.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Best Carry-on Backpacks There's perhaps no more plane-friendly bag than a backpack, which is easily carried, easily taken off, easily placed under a seat, and easily packed with all your belongings.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Think tender, aromatic vegetables enclosed in cheesy layers with a jammy, flavorful tomato sauce.Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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The exterior of the Hudson's tower is now mostly, although not entirely, enclosed with glass.JC Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
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