variants
also inclosures
as in courtyards
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 enclosures
Vendors will offer enclosures, feeders and accessories.
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
All three were pre-built, packaged in desktop enclosures with QWERTY keyboards, and included just 4K of RAM.
—Jamie Lendino, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
But the enclosures of lands that previously belonged to all also reduced the economic independence of ordinary people.
—Will Glovinsky, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Under federal regulations, each dog must have enough space to stand, turn around, and lie down comfortably, with enclosures sized to the individual animal.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
They may have been introduced into local ecosystems after lizards escaped their enclosures or were intentionally released by their owners.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Lights, in bird cage enclosures, still hang above the audience seating area, which has room for about 250 guests.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The company is deepening and widening its local supplier partnerships to make components including lithium-ion cells, watch and phone enclosures and accessories such as AirPods.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
The enclosures are required so as to not release anything into the environment.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
All three were pre-built, packaged in desktop enclosures with QWERTY keyboards, and included just 4K of RAM.
—Jamie Lendino, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
But the enclosures of lands that previously belonged to all also reduced the economic independence of ordinary people.
—Will Glovinsky, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Under federal regulations, each dog must have enough space to stand, turn around, and lie down comfortably, with enclosures sized to the individual animal.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
They may have been introduced into local ecosystems after lizards escaped their enclosures or were intentionally released by their owners.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Lights, in bird cage enclosures, still hang above the audience seating area, which has room for about 250 guests.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The company is deepening and widening its local supplier partnerships to make components including lithium-ion cells, watch and phone enclosures and accessories such as AirPods.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
The enclosures are required so as to not release anything into the environment.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosures
Noun
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Beyond the most obvious imbibable perks, expect other luxurious amenities like outdoor pools, picturesque courtyards, deep soaking tubs, and much, much more.—
Kristin Braswell,
Architectural Digest,
23 Mar. 2026
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The ryokan-style resort blends imperial heritage—think ornate Meiji-era latticework, intimate courtyards, and meticulous Zen gardens—with sleek, soothing contemporary design.—
Kelsey Eisen,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The repeating bloom cycle and evergreen foliage bring lasting beauty to patios and porches.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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The solid, neutral design and stain-resistant fibers of this area rug give it a classic look that works well on patios and decks.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Usually, the fire department starts the program in late April or May, but because of all the weather whiplash the area has seen over the past few months, vegetation has exploded and left many yards and properties with fire hazards.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In suburban areas, priorities include planting native vegetation in yards, parks and roadside buffers and improving road crossings where animals are most at risk.—
Eve Bohnett,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Enclosures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosures. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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