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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 intricate lacing system is enclosed and features white accents.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 May 2025
After a day exploring the Rockbridge State Nature Preserve, relax in the outdoor hot tub to soothe your muscles and take in the woods that enclose your lodgings.
—Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2025
Special Family Heirlooms One of the benefits of a display cabinet is that it's fully enclosed and provides protection for the items stored inside.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
But because the garden was all enclosed, the roses never got proper ventilation and always developed problems.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 May 2025
After a day exploring the Rockbridge State Nature Preserve, relax in the outdoor hot tub to soothe your muscles and take in the woods that enclose your lodgings.
—Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2025
Special Family Heirlooms One of the benefits of a display cabinet is that it's fully enclosed and provides protection for the items stored inside.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
But because the garden was all enclosed, the roses never got proper ventilation and always developed problems.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclose
Verb
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The Swiss watch brand has teamed up with Italian soccer team Como 1907 on the Hublot Classic Fusion Como Edition, a 42-mm chronograph encased in a sleek black ceramic case with a deep blue dial.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
4 June 2025
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The story of vodka is the story of modern America, encased in a clear, flavorless spirit that appears neutral but retains cultural power.—
Time,
Time,
4 June 2025
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More than a hundred law enforcement officers surrounded them on the block.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is using drones during the protests in Los Angeles, the department has confirmed, further fueling controversy surrounding the escalating law enforcement response to the demonstrations that broke out as immigration raids occurred throughout the city.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
12 June 2025
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The agency compared the bill with current tax law, which encompasses Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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All four Republicans voted for the procedural rule that encompasses the rescissions package, which is not surprising.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
12 June 2025
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There’s a metaphor, we’re all caged birds in this world where we’re born into families.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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Their ingenuity is often caged or marginalized if operating in a context with a focus on managing a structure (reporting relationships, communication channels, procedures, and systems) with only limited attention to culture.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Pochettino was asked multiple times about Pulisic’s interview, which added only another layer of drama to the narratives now encircling this team.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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The pendant itself is an image of the Virgin Mary, encircled by a sunburst-like filigree frame.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Essence,
11 June 2025
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Organizations must move away from outdated models and embrace those that prioritize resilience, innovation and long-term value.—
Sanjay Menon,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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This explains why Syria’s new leaders have embraced Trump and promised not to fight Israel.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2025
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The Trump administration said the converted conference room in the shipping container is the only viable place to house the men on the base in Djibouti, where outdoor daily temperatures rise above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the declaration from an ICE official.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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That’s because under state law, someone with a severe mental illness and a history of violence can be transferred to a more secure facility for psychiatric care, which in Idaho’s case is housed at its maximum-security prison.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
6 June 2025
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Phineas and Ferb is officially returning to the Disney Channel after wrapping its fourth season in 2015.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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Filming for the two-part live-action adaptation of Wicked wrapped in January 2024.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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“Enclose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclose. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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