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as in all-inclusive
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as in ambient
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as in surrounding
to form a circle around
a necklace of sapphire-blue lakes encompasses the town
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as in including
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 enveloping
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 encompassing
Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Keep track of everything Sims want to do to live their life to the fullest with Soul’s Journey, an all encompassing reward system uniting Aspirations and Wants.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
The shipbuilding process for a cruise ship typically spans two to three years, encompassing concept development, construction, and outfitting.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
The district has a notable Native American presence, encompassing several pueblos including the Pueblo of Laguna and Sandia Pueblo, and the Tohajiilee Navajo Reservation outside Albuquerque.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Hawaii Congressional District 1 Hawaii’s 1st congressional district is entirely on the island of Oahu, encompassing the urban areas of the City and County of Honolulu, which includes Oahu's central plains and southern shores, including the towns of Aiea, Mililani, Pearl City, Waipahu, and Waimalu.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Florida Congressional District 23 Located in the Greater Miami area and encompassing parts of Broward County and southern Palm Beach County, Florida’s 23rd congressional district is represented by Democrat Jared Evan Moskowitz, who took office on January 3, 2023.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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The hotel restaurant, The Surfing Fox, has an ambiance that’s beachy and laidback, perfectly encompassing Santa Monica's vibe.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Keep track of everything Sims want to do to live their life to the fullest with Soul’s Journey, an all encompassing reward system uniting Aspirations and Wants.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
The shipbuilding process for a cruise ship typically spans two to three years, encompassing concept development, construction, and outfitting.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
The district has a notable Native American presence, encompassing several pueblos including the Pueblo of Laguna and Sandia Pueblo, and the Tohajiilee Navajo Reservation outside Albuquerque.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Hawaii Congressional District 1 Hawaii’s 1st congressional district is entirely on the island of Oahu, encompassing the urban areas of the City and County of Honolulu, which includes Oahu's central plains and southern shores, including the towns of Aiea, Mililani, Pearl City, Waipahu, and Waimalu.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Florida Congressional District 23 Located in the Greater Miami area and encompassing parts of Broward County and southern Palm Beach County, Florida’s 23rd congressional district is represented by Democrat Jared Evan Moskowitz, who took office on January 3, 2023.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompassing
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Brush Creek Ranch also has a strong emphasis on food — and is an all-inclusive.Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024
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The resort offers three distinct all-inclusive concepts tailored to different types of travelers, ensuring that every guest’s needs are met with the highest standards of service: Resort, Adults-Only, and Unique by Lopesan.Lopesan Costa Bavaro Contributor, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Also standard are dual-zone automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry, push-button start, interior ambient lighting, and a 12-volt power outlet.James Raia, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Finally, with a twist of the ambient magnetic field, tiny tornadoes swirl into existence, pirouetting in the darkness.Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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Following a group of young adult treasure hunters on the shores of North Carolina, the Netflix production continues to have its loyal fans hanging onto every moment, surrounding character storylines and all of the love, loss and drama that comes with it.Jeff Conway, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Instead of responding to rumors surrounding his love life, however, Smith has elected to turn to music.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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This campaign relied on advanced techniques to penetrate these firms' systems for months and then compromise information, including calling metadata and the contents of unencrypted text messages.Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price had not released any information about the case beyond the charges themselves as of Friday morning, including any affidavits outlining her office’s justification for seeking each arrest warrant.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Know that humans are vulnerable and there’s no shame in addressing those vulnerabilities with a positive mindset rather than enveloping it with superficially positive beliefs.Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Nuanced tailoring and enveloping silhouettes were seen at Alexander McQueen, Rabanne and Courrèges.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
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Thanks to comprehensive smoke-free laws and other tobacco control policies, smoking rates in the United States are at historic low levels, with 11.5% of U.S. adults smoking in 2021.David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The company reported a comprehensive loss of $2.7 million for the quarter, compared to $2.2 million in the previous year.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Those settlements show another, quieter front in China’s expanding efforts to assert its control over disputed, peripheral territories – also playing out in the South and East China Seas – as Chinese leader Xi Jinping seeks to bolster national security and enhance China’s position over its rivals.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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There’s also very clear softness and smearing in your peripheral vision.Andrew Williams, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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When Engelbert announced the news while on speaker, Clark’s Fever teammates yelled and jumped with joy while encircling the team’s star.David Close, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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Entering into the Trans-Pacific Partnership makes less sense when justified by vague references to encircling China.Timothy Meyer, Foreign Affairs, 26 June 2018
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“Encompassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompassing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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