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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
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
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
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Venus is so bright because of its relative proximity to Earth and its very reflective, totally encompassing cloud cover that reflects a lot of secondhand sunlight our way.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Beyond the filling for the classic quiche Lorraine of eggs, cream, bacon and Gruyere cheese, the scope of possible ingredients is wide, encompassing vegetables, meats and seafood.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
In the end, more than 40 people encompassing a wide range of views and levels of expertise were interviewed on camera, resulting in some 3,300 pages of transcripts.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Topping it all off is the spacious top-floor primary suite, which has a sliding glass door opening to a private terrace offering city skyline views encompassing the Freedom Tower, along with a walk-in closet and a bath spotlighted by a freestanding oval soaking tub.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
Chemical rockets, often associated with Goddard’s pioneering work but now encompassing a century of collective innovation, have been the backbone of space exploration.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026
Born in 1974 in Camp Springs, Maryland, Paglen through a practice encompassing photography, simulation, remote sensing, sculpture, writing, research, and engineering, explores and exposes digitally invisible structures that shape contemporary political and social life.
—News Desk, Artforum, 17 Mar. 2026
The ur-mutiny, encompassing some of these, provoking and provoked by others, is MAGA.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Much more encompassing than detecting software code vulnerabilities .
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
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
Project Safe Neighborhoods already operates in another part of the city encompassing east Fort Worth neighborhoods such as the Stop Six and Poly areas.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Venus is so bright because of its relative proximity to Earth and its very reflective, totally encompassing cloud cover that reflects a lot of secondhand sunlight our way.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Beyond the filling for the classic quiche Lorraine of eggs, cream, bacon and Gruyere cheese, the scope of possible ingredients is wide, encompassing vegetables, meats and seafood.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
In the end, more than 40 people encompassing a wide range of views and levels of expertise were interviewed on camera, resulting in some 3,300 pages of transcripts.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Topping it all off is the spacious top-floor primary suite, which has a sliding glass door opening to a private terrace offering city skyline views encompassing the Freedom Tower, along with a walk-in closet and a bath spotlighted by a freestanding oval soaking tub.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
Chemical rockets, often associated with Goddard’s pioneering work but now encompassing a century of collective innovation, have been the backbone of space exploration.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026
Born in 1974 in Camp Springs, Maryland, Paglen through a practice encompassing photography, simulation, remote sensing, sculpture, writing, research, and engineering, explores and exposes digitally invisible structures that shape contemporary political and social life.
—News Desk, Artforum, 17 Mar. 2026
The ur-mutiny, encompassing some of these, provoking and provoked by others, is MAGA.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompassing
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Set in breathtaking natural landscapes with all-inclusive convenience, North America's best dude ranches are perfect for family vacations and multigenerational trips.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Some long-haul trips have all-inclusive fuel pricing, Brunson-Pitts added.—
Hayley Cuccinello,Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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Soundcore Headphones Deals The Soundcore Q20i offers an impressive balance of silence and stamina, utilizing hybrid active noise cancelling to reduce ambient sounds by up to 90%.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those figures point to a growing audience of people who have turned ambient rain sounds into a nightly routine.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Eco effort The resort has officially banned a long list of items with potential to harm the surrounding environment, from Styrofoam to plastic straws.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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How Mecklenburg salaries compare to other NC counties Salaries for Mecklenburg County employees outpace some of the region’s smaller surrounding counties and other major metropolitan areas.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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The village’s Black residents, including Hettie, are energized by a promising but tangled effort to redress a long-standing injustice—the unequal compensation received by Black South African soldiers in the Second World War.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The victim suffered serious injuries to her right ear, right cheek and face, including a laceration that was about 6 inches long, officials said.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The trending barrel-back design supports you while enveloping you more than a square or rectangular design might.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
31 Mar. 2026
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Sunny skies and mild breezes are enveloping the Pharmalot campus once again.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
26 Mar. 2026
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Routes to reception and the concierge are also accessible, and hotel staffers receive comprehensive training on the requirements of the ADA and Human Rights Code.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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AcePDF Converter & Editor provides a comprehensive set of tools for managing PDF documents without requiring multiple apps.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Mobile health clinics offer a powerful solution and should be integrated into core health-system strategy, not treated as peripheral outreach.—
Crystal Cene,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, also called ASCVD, is caused by plaque buildup in the arteries and can include coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, peripheral artery disease, and aortic atherosclerotic disease, according to the American Heart Association.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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Our beautiful encircling topography of mountains and hills is a bowl ready-made by ancient plate tectonics to be filled with smoke and smog.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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The rooms Spread over a handful of buildings encircling the central courtyard, Aleenta Retreat's 44 rooms range from spacious deluxe rooms with lounge-y balconies to two-story residences with two bedrooms and a small private courtyard with a plunge pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Encompassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompassing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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