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also inclose
1
as in to encase
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
dogs who spend the day enclosed in small cages
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2
as in to surround
to form a circle around
in a show of support, the women rushed to enclose their distraught friend
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3
as in to encompass
to surround or cover closely
the house was enclosed by a high hedge that shielded it from public view
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Recent Examples of enclose
The villa’s historic garden, enclosed within its original ‘Firriato’ walls, preserves a rich heritage of botanical treasures, while the surrounding three-and-a-half-acre grounds ensure ample space to roam in solitude.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
To maximize results, the brand has also developed an entire line based on rosemary, enclosed in a convenient kit featuring a detangling brush (for the scalp massage); plus, a scrub and a shampoo, to best purify the scalp and restore it to a normal condition, for visibly stronger and shinier hair.
—Alice Nardiotti, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
Position wrapped fillet crosswise on leaf; wrap and roll to completely enclose fillet.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
Researchers are also enclosing the entire bogie area beneath the train for the first time to minimize air resistance, a critical factor at very high speeds.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Feb. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
To maximize results, the brand has also developed an entire line based on rosemary, enclosed in a convenient kit featuring a detangling brush (for the scalp massage); plus, a scrub and a shampoo, to best purify the scalp and restore it to a normal condition, for visibly stronger and shinier hair.
—Alice Nardiotti, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
Position wrapped fillet crosswise on leaf; wrap and roll to completely enclose fillet.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
Researchers are also enclosing the entire bogie area beneath the train for the first time to minimize air resistance, a critical factor at very high speeds.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclose
Verb
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Karsh, in other words, has encased himself and his sorrow in a cocoon of tech-titan cosmopolitan chic.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2025
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Photo : Pierre Galant Oaks encase the aggregate concrete terraces.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Back when the mysterious scandal surrounding Natalia Grace Barnett made headlines, Imogen Faith-Reid — the actor who would one day play her — wasn’t aware of it.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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As Obama explained to Bush, the rumors surrounding her decision to simply bow out of some aspects of public life proves how many expectations women still carry on their shoulders.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Festival fashion over the years has encompassed everything ranging from kitschy to culturally influenced.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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In reality, the term encompasses a wide-ranging set of practices.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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At one point in the story the band of rabbits encounter caged rabbits on a small farm.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Every day, 500 tons of frozen pelagic fish are shipped from its port to tuna cages 10 miles off the coast, out of sight of beachgoers.—
Julia Amberger, Nanni Fontana, Marzio Mian, & Nicola Scevola (Tr. Elettra Pauletto),
The Dial,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Kanda, a small town encircled by mountains on Japan’s southeast coast, is hundreds of miles from any major centers of business or politics.—
River Akira Davis,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The dial blends with the knurled platinum bezel encircling the 36mm stainless steel case.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Alexandra Daddario embraced the colors of springtime with her look at the AMC Networks 2025 Upfront event on Wednesday in New York City.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Gomez recently embraced her theater roots with a starring role in Gloria Calderon Kellett’s One of the Good Ones.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The rear compartment houses the power cable, two cleaning pads, and the safety cord.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
19 Apr. 2025
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Consider this compact case that’s ready to house your passport.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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While Garcia didn't reveal any other details about the baby, the video showed a close-up of the little one wrapped in a purple swaddle.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Easter egg—once a grocery-store staple wrapped in foil—is now commanding headlines, luxury price tags, and social media attention.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Enclose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclose. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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