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as in all-inclusive
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as in ambient
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as in surrounding
to form a circle around
a necklace of sapphire-blue lakes encompasses the town
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as in including
to have as part of a whole
textbooks on American history are now likely to encompass its social history as well as its political and military history
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as in enveloping
to surround or cover closely
a fog of mystery has long encompassed this fraternal organization, which is known for its secret rituals
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Recent Examples of encompassing
Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
Equally important, these countries have coordinated policy stances within more encompassing multilateral frameworks, such as the United Nations and its agencies, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Trade Organization, and the G-20.
—Stewart Patrick, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2025
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
In the guild’s view, actor and performer are synonymous, encompassing both principal and background players.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The primary suite takes up an entire wing of the second floor, encompassing a bedroom and bathroom separated by a see-through fireplace, a private balcony, and a dressing room that leads to a personal laundry and bathroom.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
But the involvement of avant-garde artists with advertising is in fact rich, complex, and long-standing, encompassing a full century of collaborations, critiques, and reworkings of all sorts.
—Michael Cowan, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
But the City Council needed to approve a new ordinance on Monday that carves out the apartments from the encompassing TIF district.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2026
Texas dominated many national rankings in the report as well, with the ZIP code encompassing the Dallas suburb of Crandall ranking second on the list and a more urban Dallas ZIP code ranking 10th.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Our partner’s strategy now incorporates Trefis’ High Quality Portfolio, which has consistently outperformed its benchmark encompassing all three – the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The shooting comes amid heavy public scrutiny of the Department of Homeland Security, the agency encompassing CBP.
—Holmes Lybrand, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
But that changed in the 2000s, when post-op care became more encompassing after rearranging patients’ internal organs.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
Equally important, these countries have coordinated policy stances within more encompassing multilateral frameworks, such as the United Nations and its agencies, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Trade Organization, and the G-20.
—Stewart Patrick, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
As a first step of the project, De Giglio wanted to bring back the authentic barber experience, opening the Barberia of Eredi Zucca barber shop in Milan with a full range of products encompassing grooming, hair care, body care, skin care, tools and accessories.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
In the guild’s view, actor and performer are synonymous, encompassing both principal and background players.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The primary suite takes up an entire wing of the second floor, encompassing a bedroom and bathroom separated by a see-through fireplace, a private balcony, and a dressing room that leads to a personal laundry and bathroom.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
But the involvement of avant-garde artists with advertising is in fact rich, complex, and long-standing, encompassing a full century of collaborations, critiques, and reworkings of all sorts.
—Michael Cowan, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
But the City Council needed to approve a new ordinance on Monday that carves out the apartments from the encompassing TIF district.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2026
Texas dominated many national rankings in the report as well, with the ZIP code encompassing the Dallas suburb of Crandall ranking second on the list and a more urban Dallas ZIP code ranking 10th.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Our partner’s strategy now incorporates Trefis’ High Quality Portfolio, which has consistently outperformed its benchmark encompassing all three – the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The shooting comes amid heavy public scrutiny of the Department of Homeland Security, the agency encompassing CBP.
—Holmes Lybrand, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompassing
Adjective
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This is just a small slice of what goes on daily at the company’s all-inclusive rehearsal and production space in two Tampa warehouses spread across 110,000 square feet.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some may be surprised to learn that the Seabourn of today is evolving its all-inclusive luxury offerings to appeal to younger passengers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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In this way, Akinola and Wale Davies establish two parallel awakenings for the brothers in the film, and everything that the boys see and hear—not just dialogue but all their ambient impressions—contribute to one or both.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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His first experiments at 170 BPM took the form of ambient music, a new way to frame his signature melodies and pads removed from the 4/4 thump of techno and house.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The stepbrother of a Florida teenager who died aboard a Carnival cruise ship appeared in federal court in Miami on Friday, as investigators continue probing the circumstances surrounding her death.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Rooted in contemporary rural Spain, to protect that grounding, Sánchez Arévalo is surrounding de la Torre with non-professional actors drawn from the Extremadura town of Fregenal de la Sierra after an extensive local casting process.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
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The approach allows a single sheet of material to perform multiple functions at once, including adaptive camouflage, information encryption and decryption, and shape morphing.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Bass and her campaign team have sought to highlight a list of accomplishments, including a steady decrease in homicides, a drop in street homelessness and her efforts to accelerate the construction of affordable housing.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In Camps’ hands, a cable or crewneck is never simply just that — there’s a playfulness to her draping and cutouts, subverted by the juxtaposition of gossamer-like fine gauge underpinnings with cozier, enveloping sweaters.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Two therapists work in sync to create a continuous, enveloping rhythm that’s disorienting in the best way.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The city plans to roll out a comprehensive outreach campaign so residents are aware of the registration process and can learn more about converting their properties into pollinator gardens.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Desmond Lamb is the executive director of Friends of Yates, a comprehensive community agency in Wyandotte County that operates a domestic violence shelter.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2026
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Miller says the company has forged partnerships with tech giant Microsoft and Logitech, a Swiss maker of peripheral computer products like keyboards, headphones, and mice, to better understand how AI is changing work and what workspaces employees will need to support their new responsibilities.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Italy has traditionally oscillated between European leadership and peripheral frustration.—
Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The rehaut features deep-blue Tambour markings and modern numerals on a crisp white background, encircling a 24-hour GMT scale at a lower level.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
2 Feb. 2026
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America’s most powerful military assets have now convened in the Middle East, encircling Iran and preparing to strike it from land, air, and sea.—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Encompassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompassing. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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