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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
But because the garden was all enclosed, the roses never got proper ventilation and always developed problems.
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Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
At Gateway and Moss Landing, for example, the batteries were enclosed inside a building, while batteries in newer facilities are more likely to be placed in modular containers that are easier to monitor and have reduced risk of thermal runaway.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
Even the newest additions—like our Cocoon Suite, with its decadent pink-marble bathroom and crisply made bed enclosed within sliding wicker doors—felt reassuringly solid and snug.
—Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
Here are some tips from Direct Auto Insurance on how to keep squirrels out:
Park in a sealed garage: Ensure the garage is enclosed and free of holes to prevent rodent entry.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2025
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Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
At Gateway and Moss Landing, for example, the batteries were enclosed inside a building, while batteries in newer facilities are more likely to be placed in modular containers that are easier to monitor and have reduced risk of thermal runaway.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
Even the newest additions—like our Cocoon Suite, with its decadent pink-marble bathroom and crisply made bed enclosed within sliding wicker doors—felt reassuringly solid and snug.
—Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
Here are some tips from Direct Auto Insurance on how to keep squirrels out:
Park in a sealed garage: Ensure the garage is enclosed and free of holes to prevent rodent entry.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclose
Verb
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The intervertebral discs between the spinal vertebrae comprise a gel-like core, the nucleus pulposus (NP), encased by a tough, fibrous outer ring.—
Paul McClure
May 06,
New Atlas,
6 May 2025
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The movement is encased in a soft-iron inner cage, which shields it from magnetic fields that can negatively affects the accuracy of mechanical timepieces.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
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These patterns help the snake blend seamlessly into the surrounding foliage.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Furthermore, Trump’s freeze on disbursement of funds from Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Inflation Reduction Act encompassed modernization projects at airports nationwide.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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That encompassed two wins in Boston, a sweep of the Giants sandwiched between two sweeps of the Orioles and the first two games in Milwaukee.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Verb
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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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By Tuesday evening, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
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Howell got an earful before finally convincing a man to leave a campground almost encircled by the South Toe River.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
ProPublica,
19 May 2025
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The New York progressive has embraced the Democratic socialist label, despite pushback from within her own party.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Although the world has embraced contactless payments, some markets still use cash.—
Gregory Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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Since 1998, the collection has grown to over 100,000 letters, which is now housed at Chapman University.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Don’t miss the Barnes & Noble, which is cleverly housed in an old theater, Ante Bellums Attic Antique Shop, and Firefly Boutique for women’s clothing.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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Outdoors, the residence stuns with an oversized private terrace that wraps around two sides of the penthouse, and is outfitted with a bioethanol fire pit surrounded by outdoor seating and a dining area under a pergola.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Williamson shared an Instagram Stories selfie with Hudson, who had her arms wrapped around the celebrity chef’s shoulders.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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“Enclose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclose. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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