enclosing 1 of 2

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
  • The Franklin fire is burning within much of the footprint of 2018’s devastating Woolsey fire, which destroyed more than 1,600 structures and burned about 97,000 acres in Malibu, the Santa Monica Mountains and surrounding communities of Thousand Oaks, Oak Park and Agoura Hills.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The rules surrounding Sasaki’s posting get complicated, but Sasaki will be well within the Tigers’ financial reach.
    Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of surrounding
Verb
  • The first look stills foreshadow a dynamic story encompassing happy times between the couple as well as the world thrown into chaos by zombie attacks.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • So, for example, to support individuals with autism across all demographics, physicians must ensure that their assessment tools are trained on datasets that are representative of diverse populations, encompassing race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic background and geography.
    Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of encompassing
Verb
  • Advertisement Kim was a central figure in Yoon’s martial law enforcement, which led to special forces troops encircling the National Assembly building and army helicopters hovering over it.
    Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
  • On Tuesday, special forces troops were observed encircling the parliament building and army helicopters were hovering over it.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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
  • The black and white print enveloping the present will create an elegant, classic look that can be paired with a dainty ribbon or strip of lace.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Amusingly, the white stage smoke that was piped in was apparently a little thicker than anticipated, completely enveloping the three to the point where Feid stopped the first song mid-chorus.
    Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 21 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
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