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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 state agency tried to rescind that permission in 2021, stating that the screen house was not enclosed and locked, with no floors, walls, or roof, was susceptible to infiltration by insects and animals, and was being used for high THC plants.
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Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The style employs semi-circular floor plans enclosed behind a curved glass wall, allowing residents to enjoy the full arc of the sun throughout the day.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
No longer do white picket fences divide neighbors and security gates enclose neighborhoods, but walking trails zig zag throughout the homes with lush landscaping to give access to impromptu social intersections alongside nature.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The tiny device takes the form of a miniature neurostimulator enclosed in a ceramic and titanium case.
—New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
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Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The style employs semi-circular floor plans enclosed behind a curved glass wall, allowing residents to enjoy the full arc of the sun throughout the day.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
No longer do white picket fences divide neighbors and security gates enclose neighborhoods, but walking trails zig zag throughout the homes with lush landscaping to give access to impromptu social intersections alongside nature.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The tiny device takes the form of a miniature neurostimulator enclosed in a ceramic and titanium case.
—New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclose
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The silky gel gets along with every curl type (our testers ranged from 2A to 3C), encasing spirals of all patterns in a pliable cast that helps keep them buoyant.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Fungal spores are encased in a protective covering to preserve them until they are applied to fields.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Prior controversy surrounding its usage can largely be traced back to a 2002 study, the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), the results of which have largely been refuted.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
15 Sep. 2025
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Note the rose gold surrounds of the analog-style gauges.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Trump is a man of many hats In Ward 8, which encompasses Donohue's district, troops have already been assigned to help with food distribution at a soup kitchen, according to Donohue and a National Guard member with knowledge of the deployment.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Sports franchises have become the big-brand centerpieces to global platform companies with tentacles that encompass adjacent industries like finance, big tech, real estate and media.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Gaga ended the performance like an exhausted wind-up doll, caged again physically, but never spiritually.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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The cognitive patterns taking shape today will either launch human potential to new heights or cage it within algorithmic limits.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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By Thursday morning, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Federal Detention Center in SeaTac, Washington, stands just a few minutes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, a blocky concrete tower encircled by chain-link fencing and razor wire.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Taylor Raddysh signed a two-year, $3 million contract over the summer to add some of those elements, but are the young players vying for a spot on the opposite wing — Brett Berard, Brennan Othmann and Gabe Perreault — ready to simplify their games and embrace the grunt work?—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
18 Sep. 2025
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What also seems likely is that all things being equal, the Fed is now ready to embrace a more neutral, and possibly even a more accommodative policy on interest rates for the rest of 2025.—
Paul Weinstein Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The evening includes pre-dinner champagne, a six-person private dinner hosted by Tan and a private tour at Singapore's National Gallery, an art museum housed in two national monuments, according to Sotheby's.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The stash houses that Robbie and his friend Cliff (Raul Castillo) are hitting happen to all belong to one biker gang, the Dark Hearts.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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In at least one post, he can be seen dragging a saltwater crocodile out of the water and holding it up to the camera with his hands wrapped around its neck.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The first photo in the carousel showed Brooks posing with her arms wrapped around her husband-to-be, flashing her ring as the couple posed for the camera in the black-and-white shot.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Enclose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclose. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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