variants
also inclosure
as in yard
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 enclosure
By then, Denny had gone to the other side of the enclosure.
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Zoo visitor Katya Sutil, who was celebrating her birthday with her sister, told KUSI that Denny may have been playing with another young gorilla in the enclosure.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
This isn’t the first time a gorilla living in a zoo has tested the strength of its glass enclosure.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
The enclosure hosts a variety of beautiful butterflies including Monarchs, Giant Swallowtails and Painted Ladies.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Zoo visitor Katya Sutil, who was celebrating her birthday with her sister, told KUSI that Denny may have been playing with another young gorilla in the enclosure.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
This isn’t the first time a gorilla living in a zoo has tested the strength of its glass enclosure.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
The enclosure hosts a variety of beautiful butterflies including Monarchs, Giant Swallowtails and Painted Ladies.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosure
Noun
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Huntley completed 17 of 22 passes for 186 yards and one touchdown while adding 53 rushing yards on eight carries in the 30–16 win.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Mahomes ended the game with 299 passing yards and three touchdown throws – one apiece to Travis Kelce, Rashee Rice and Hunt – and explained that, after a slow start to the year, the Chiefs as a whole are improving.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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Relax in the Spanish-style courtyard garden, or take a dip in San Antonio’s largest heated pool, all while surrounded by a rich blend of historic architecture and stately palm trees.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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The rectangular homes often contained courtyards or fronting gardens; window boxes hung below wood-frame windows.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Oct. 2025
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Scroll on for the best under-the-radar outdoor finds that can give your deck, patio, or balcony an instant refresh.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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There’s a simple solution that makes patio lounging enjoyable in these cooler months, and that’s a patio heater.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Enclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosure. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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