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adjective

variants also inclosing
Definition of enclosingnext
as in encircling

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enclosing

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verb

variants also inclosing
present participle of enclose
1
as in encasing
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 surrounding
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 encompassing
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 Synonyms for enclosing
  1. surrounding
  2. encompassing
  3. encircling
  4. attached
  5. enveloping
  6. connected
  7. linked
Verb
  • One of the best perks of living in Los Angeles is adventuring to other neighborhoods and surrounding areas.
    Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Along with the growing excitement surrounding the release of the second season and the conclusion of the series, new vinyl editions of the soundtrack have become available.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of surrounding
Verb
  • The hotel restaurant, The Surfing Fox, has an ambiance that’s beachy and laidback, perfectly encompassing Santa Monica's vibe.
    Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Keep track of everything Sims want to do to live their life to the fullest with Soul’s Journey, an all encompassing reward system uniting Aspirations and Wants.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of encompassing
Verb
  • When Engelbert announced the news while on speaker, Clark’s Fever teammates yelled and jumped with joy while encircling the team’s star.
    David Close, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Entering into the Trans-Pacific Partnership makes less sense when justified by vague references to encircling China.
    Timothy Meyer, Foreign Affairs, 26 June 2018
Definition of encircling
Adjective
  • Additionally, there are healthcare apps tailored to LGBTQIA people and their needs without the attached stigma.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The photos in the attached PDF depict the labels of affected products.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of attached
Verb
  • Know that humans are vulnerable and there’s no shame in addressing those vulnerabilities with a positive mindset rather than enveloping it with superficially positive beliefs.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Nuanced tailoring and enveloping silhouettes were seen at Alexander McQueen, Rabanne and Courrèges.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of enveloping
Adjective
  • And Gomez says more cancer centers, especially at research hospitals, are hiring education coordinators like her, who can help patients and their families stay connected to school during treatment and transition them back into their lives afterward.
    Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Trending on Billboard While stepping away from touring, McBrain will remain closely connected to the band.
    Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of connected
Adjective
  • Overall, Pro-Tek’s storage and services are very much linked, driving a business mix that is close to 50-50.
    Brent Simon, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Its shares are flattered by a local listing and relatively closely linked shareholder base.
    Rochelle Toplensky, WSJ, 15 Aug. 2022
Definition of linked
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