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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
  • Instead of responding to rumors surrounding his love life, however, Smith has elected to turn to music.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
  • As the podcast is about exploring the mysteries surrounding the town, the game focuses on investigation over combat.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of surrounding
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  • 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
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  • 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
  • Its curvaceous shape represents the female form, with an attached ball symbolizing the constraints women face.
    Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Fox added on a black and white Dsquared2 clutch featuring an attached glovelet.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 21 Oct. 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
  • Australia's youth are some of the most connected in the world, with about 97% using social media across an average of four platforms.
    Harriet Marsden, theweek, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The movie shows Carville on his daily round of calls with his secret Democratic think tank of smart, connected journalists and operatives who have been talking every day since the early ’90s.
    Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 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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