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as in surrounds
to form a circle around
a necklace of sapphire-blue lakes encompasses the town
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as in includes
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 wraps
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 encompasses
Because the agency encompasses more than a hundred and fifty active missions at twenty major centers and facilities, many staffers spend their days on video calls.
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David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
The five-mile-long mountain ridge that encompasses Mount Yoshino is said to be covered by about 30,000 cherry trees—the oldest of which is thought to have been planted more than 1,300 years ago.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
The Western Hemisphere encompasses a vast region stretching from Cape Horn at the southern end of the South American continent through to the Caribbean, Central America, the United States, Canada and Greenland.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
ComEd spokesperson John Schoen said in the utility’s territory, which encompasses most of northern Illinois, about 23,000 customers were affected by Wednesday’s weather.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
There are questions over whether KU’s program strengths have been swallowed by a new era of college basketball that encompasses NIL and the transfer portal.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
The state prison campus south of Boise encompasses six of those facilities, including the state’s maximum security prison that houses prisoners on death row.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Mar. 2025
The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Jukebox may not be the title character, but her journey encompasses these words most acutely.
—Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
The five-mile-long mountain ridge that encompasses Mount Yoshino is said to be covered by about 30,000 cherry trees—the oldest of which is thought to have been planted more than 1,300 years ago.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
The Western Hemisphere encompasses a vast region stretching from Cape Horn at the southern end of the South American continent through to the Caribbean, Central America, the United States, Canada and Greenland.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
ComEd spokesperson John Schoen said in the utility’s territory, which encompasses most of northern Illinois, about 23,000 customers were affected by Wednesday’s weather.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
There are questions over whether KU’s program strengths have been swallowed by a new era of college basketball that encompasses NIL and the transfer portal.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
The state prison campus south of Boise encompasses six of those facilities, including the state’s maximum security prison that houses prisoners on death row.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Mar. 2025
The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Jukebox may not be the title character, but her journey encompasses these words most acutely.
—Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompasses
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Fencing is installed around a perimeter that goes beyond the office buildings on both sides of the Capitol, and there's an inner perimeter that surrounds the immediate Capitol complex.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
6 Jan. 2025
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What To Do Outdoors Jump in the Lake Lake Lanier spans 38,000 acres and surrounds three sides of the city.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2025
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The Spring Cyber Week Sale, which has sitewide savings and runs through March 24, includes 140,000 quilt and comforter deals to transform your bedroom into a luxe sleeping space.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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This includes Kansai-ben’s character.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Consider Alternative Work Arrangements Another valuable perspective shift involves reconsidering what constitutes meaningful work.—
Cynthia Pong, JD,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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This kind of financial mindset involves trust — in yourself, in your systems, and most importantly, in your ability to adapt if or when your financial circumstances change.—
Judy Lagrou,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2025
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Products, like Latisse—which contains an ingredient called Prostaglandin—were specially formulated to help lashes grow long.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
27 Dec. 2024
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But the problem, experts say, is that sewage today contains a host of chemicals, including PFAS, generated by businesses, factories and homes.—
Hiroko Tabuchi,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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Since a lot of my travel — including this Europe trip — entails multiple travel days, lugging around two backpacks in a turtleshell style isn’t fun.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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One method, known as pruning, entails removing unnecessary or inefficient parts of a neural network — the sprawling web of connected data points that underlies a large model.—
Stephen Ornes,
Quanta Magazine,
10 Mar. 2025
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The ultra-soft clogs are made out of a plush faux shearling fabric that encases a springy foam midsole.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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This spinal area lies just outside the dura mater, and is a tough membrane that encases the spinal cord and the system that allows cerebrospinal fluid to circulate.—
Stephen C. George,
Discover Magazine,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Encompasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompasses. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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