variants
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
In the cover photo of her Instagram carousel, Lohan began with a sweet picture of her husband, Bader Shammas, holding the toddler as the father-son duo gazed into the distance at an outdoor enclosure.
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
As part of the move, all the enclosures had to be broken down piece by piece, wall by wall, relocated and then rebuilt.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
Commonly stacked in rows within enclosures, batteries take electricity that’s generated during the daytime hours from solar, store that energy and send it to the electric grid in the evening.
—Rob Nikolewski, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2025
On the morning of April 29, police officers found a woman dead with multiple stab wounds in a dumpster enclosure in the 9000 block of West Sahara Avenue, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said at the time.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2025
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
As part of the move, all the enclosures had to be broken down piece by piece, wall by wall, relocated and then rebuilt.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
Commonly stacked in rows within enclosures, batteries take electricity that’s generated during the daytime hours from solar, store that energy and send it to the electric grid in the evening.
—Rob Nikolewski, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2025
On the morning of April 29, police officers found a woman dead with multiple stab wounds in a dumpster enclosure in the 9000 block of West Sahara Avenue, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said at the time.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosure
Noun
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Image There was something both sinister and sweet about the actress’s Chanel couture look of floral-print bustier dress shrouded in yards and yards of black tulle.—
The Styles Desk,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Jones had 899 yards and 10 touchdowns off just 50 receptions his senior year for Rancho Christian High.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Feb. 2025
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The loft building is to be used for apartments and the industrial building for residential amenities, like a community center and courtyard, a Brinshore representative said.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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The guests stand frozen in the courtyard of the guest villa as tonight’s wail is swallowed by the roar of the helicopters above.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Time: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 19 Cost: free Location: outdoor patio at the McColl Pond Environmental Learning Center in Community Park, 13550 Dakota Ave. S., Savage Info: For event updates and cancellation notices, visit the Savage Parks and Recreation Facebook and Twitter pages.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2025
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Inside, the bar boasts 12 flat-screen TVs, a 180-degree projector, an outdoor patio and multiple sports packages.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Enclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosure. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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