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
The panda reality show is pulled together from 40 cameras placed throughout their enclosures.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
If bombing raids damaged their enclosures, deadly creatures could roam freely in the heart of London.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
For cats, the department suggests keeping them indoors or in a secure outdoor enclosure.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
The aquarium was cited in January for cramped and unsanitary conditions in enclosures for otters, porcupines and other animals.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
If bombing raids damaged their enclosures, deadly creatures could roam freely in the heart of London.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
For cats, the department suggests keeping them indoors or in a secure outdoor enclosure.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
The aquarium was cited in January for cramped and unsanitary conditions in enclosures for otters, porcupines and other animals.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosure
Noun
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Metal posts are all that remain of the yard’s fence.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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Shipley had just 82 yards on 30 attempts during the regular season, picking up two first downs in the process.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The primary bath, accented by Dolomite marble, overlooks the entrance courtyard.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 Jan. 2025
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Still, there’s a difference between an outdoor courtyard and an indoor atrium.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This means our cafes, patios, and restrooms are for customers and partners.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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As such, Starbucks implemented a Coffeehouse Code of Conduct: This change prohibits non-customers from loitering in communal spaces like the cafe, patio, or restrooms.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Enclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosure. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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