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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
Patrons will receive gift enclosures for each gift describing the ministry supported.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
The 8-foot-high, 2.2-mile enclosure fence, which was decried as inhumane by animal rights activists but supported by cattle ranchers, will be removed along with all temporary water systems.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
Pesto before shedding his brown feathers in exchange for new waterproof ones in his enclosure at Australia's Sea Life Melbourne.
—Dan Aulbach, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
Their next stop is a visit to the Pallas’ Cat enclosure, where tiny 2-month-old twins cuddle with their mother.
—Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Oct. 2024
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
The 8-foot-high, 2.2-mile enclosure fence, which was decried as inhumane by animal rights activists but supported by cattle ranchers, will be removed along with all temporary water systems.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
Pesto before shedding his brown feathers in exchange for new waterproof ones in his enclosure at Australia's Sea Life Melbourne.
—Dan Aulbach, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
Their next stop is a visit to the Pallas’ Cat enclosure, where tiny 2-month-old twins cuddle with their mother.
—Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosure
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Hurts only threw for 108 yards in that game and wide receiver AJ Brown criticized the passing offense after the matchup.Sam Joseph and, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Eagles started out slinging: Hurts up the seam to Grant Calcaterra for 22 yards; Hurts to Brown on a 7-yard slant; Hurts to DeVonta Smith for a 20-yard crosser.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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In the courtyard was a lemon tree groaning with fruit.Juliet Grames, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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In the courtyard, which was dotted with concrete tables and benches, people crowded around the outdoor bar as the restaurant transitioned from breakfast to lunch.Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
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The 1,780-square-foot space will have a few seats to dine in and a small patio outside with additional seating but will primarily cater to pick-up and to-go orders.Laura Barrero, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
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Also, the public is welcome to stop by the patio at Point Vicente Interpretive Center and help spot gray whales.Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Enclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosure. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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