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
As far as the enclosure, Maverick said the goal was to match the existing building at the park and minimize any visual impact—the park’s comfort station near the playground is made of similar CMU (concrete manufacturing unit) material.
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
The London Zoo has sprinkled catnip around its lion enclosure to encourage its lions to move around.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
One possible, yet expensive, remedy would be to bury power lines underground, or confine them in above-ground enclosures, removing the threat of toppling or damage by gusty winds, by falling vegetation or by other above-ground destabilizing factors.
—Hugo A Loaiciga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
There are four small enclosures, a medium-sized enclosure and a large enclosure.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2025
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
The London Zoo has sprinkled catnip around its lion enclosure to encourage its lions to move around.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
One possible, yet expensive, remedy would be to bury power lines underground, or confine them in above-ground enclosures, removing the threat of toppling or damage by gusty winds, by falling vegetation or by other above-ground destabilizing factors.
—Hugo A Loaiciga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
There are four small enclosures, a medium-sized enclosure and a large enclosure.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosure
Noun
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On a recent weekday afternoon, debris trucks lined up for several hundred yards outside the weigh station at Simi Valley Landfill & Recycling Center.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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To her point, Harry is currently at the yard with Kevin Harrigan (Paddy Considine), rather than attending the therapy appointment with his wife.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the courtyard, there are three dedicated areas reflecting the brand’s take on a typical French summer.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The shooters fired across playgrounds, courtyards, sidewalks and lobbies — boasting about the violence on the Citizen app, authorities siad.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Outdoor modern patio chair (Set of 2): on sale for $196.99 (14% off) Original price: $229.99 (Wayfair) This set of two chairs will add a modern touch to any patio decor.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Photo : Andrew Orozco/Open House One of the travertine patios is amenitized with a fireplace and barbecue station.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Enclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosure. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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