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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
In all of its original glory, the inn will be enclosed within the walls and roof of Bluebird Market.
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Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 17 July 2025
The coaster’s building is already completely enclosed in Winter Haven.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2025
The Texas Twist is the longest slide in the park, with twisty, enclosed turns for single riders.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2025
Long haul flights that enclosed us in high pressure air cabins result in exposure to dry, recycled air.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 17 July 2025
The coaster’s building is already completely enclosed in Winter Haven.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2025
The Texas Twist is the longest slide in the park, with twisty, enclosed turns for single riders.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2025
Long haul flights that enclosed us in high pressure air cabins result in exposure to dry, recycled air.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclose
Verb
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As reported, the two parties released the Hublot Classic Fusion Como Edition, a 42-mm chronograph encased in a sleek black ceramic case with a deep blue dial, made available in a limited run of 50 pieces retailing for 17,500 euros each.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
30 July 2025
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Esparza led us to a pair of women who were serving thick, eggy fritters encasing pacaya, bracingly bitter palm flowers, harvested from the tree’s fleshy spikes and served with beans and rice.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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There's Union Terminal, surrounded by bright green trees and a streetcar that bisects the edge of Queensgate.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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The New Hampshire city at the center of a recent controversy surrounding a Chinese company's local real estate purchase, Nashua, has been named the hottest housing market in the country.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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Known for a deep, authoritarian bass voice that could have been used to voice movie trailers — and for his constant companion, his walking stick — Davis’ tenure encompassed an evolution of Chicago politics over nearly a half century in public life.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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Rubin had been touring with Nine Inch Nails since 2009, a tenure that encompassed the band’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2020, in which he was included.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
31 July 2025
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But researchers know that caged rabbits attract python — therein lies a potential tool to stem the python invasion, which is moving north up the peninsula.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
17 July 2025
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But your eyes will invariably be drawn to the spectacle of a Tourbillon at 6 o’clock, caged within a polished Maltese Cross frame under a horizontal bridge.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
14 July 2025
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JCPenney has a standalone store in Matteson on a perimeter road southeast of U.S. 30 and Cicero Avenue that once encircled Lincoln Mall, since demolished.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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As of Friday noon, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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The fashion and lifestyle influencer wore a silky, white gown for the occasion, which blew in the wind as the couple embraced.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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Alessia Russo embraced a tearful Ella Toone, playing in her first tournament without her father Nick, who died last September, three days short of his 60th birthday.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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The mezzanine housing the wheelhouse provides direct access to a flybridge offering the flexibility to create a sunbathing lounge, al fresco dining area, or private retreat with direct access to the pool.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The building’s first floor was designed to house books like a traditional library, but also have study rooms, a cafe and the university’s career services, according to past reporting.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
24 July 2025
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Open up the panels for a cooler, roomier feel, or layer in more blankets and wrap it up tight on chillier nights.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
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As guests arrived, they were treated to tote bags filled with various goodies, including fresh baguettes wrapped in personalized tissue paper designed by Mariee Ami's vice president of graphic design, Mary Baugh, who was behind all of the wedding artwork.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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“Enclose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclose. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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