1
as in to surround
to form a circle around
a necklace of sapphire-blue lakes encompasses the town
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2
as in to include
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 to wrap
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 encompass
Notably, sustainable funds (Morgan Stanley’s sustainability philosophy encompasses Diversity and Inclusion) have demonstrated competitive performance; for instance, in 2023, such funds achieved median returns of 12.6%, surpassing the 8.6% returns of traditional funds.
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James Brewer, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
In honor of a legacy that has grown even stronger since his passing, here are 12 quotes from Cobain that encompass his wisdom and beliefs.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2025
Types of Debt Relief Debt relief encompasses various solutions tailored to help individuals regain control of their finances.
—Gabriel Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 20 Feb. 2025
Altogether, the property encompasses 12,900 square feet of interior space, offering ample space to enjoy a tranquil, coastal lifestyle.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
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James Brewer, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
In honor of a legacy that has grown even stronger since his passing, here are 12 quotes from Cobain that encompass his wisdom and beliefs.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2025
Types of Debt Relief Debt relief encompasses various solutions tailored to help individuals regain control of their finances.
—Gabriel Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 20 Feb. 2025
Altogether, the property encompasses 12,900 square feet of interior space, offering ample space to enjoy a tranquil, coastal lifestyle.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
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Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said at least 100 people were arrested in Chicago and the surrounding area.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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While not quite radical transparency, the update did loosen the rigid strictures that have surrounded top-tier franchises for the last 20 years.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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Seven people died, including all six onboard the plane and another in a car on the ground.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Recurring cast members includes Néstor Carbonell (The Morning Show), Jessica Rothe (Utopia), Santiago Segura, Ash Santos (Mayor of Kingstown) and Arturo Del Puerto (For All Mankind).—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
18 Feb. 2025
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So houses are mostly Mediterranean, wrapped with stucco or fiber cement — noncombustible materials — with a few splashes of stone and brick thrown in.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Matt Turner, the U.S. goalkeeper, did not make a save throughout the game and frequently ran over to his team’s bench to wrap himself in a blanket.—
Elias Burke,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Other ska-adjacent U.K. bands—Madness, the Beat, the Selecter—made a beeline for 2 Tone, and the reverberations would eventually encircle the globe.—
Ian Penman,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
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Although dark, thick liner encircled her lash line, her lipstick was a more muted, peach-toned nude.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
14 Feb. 2025
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Jason Isaacs on the Perverse Pleasures of The White Lotus Season 3 Theory 3: Rick is involved with the robbery Walton Goggins in The White LotusFabio Lovino—HBO Rick was also way too quick to dismiss the possibility that Chelsea could have died.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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Being family owned is a key attribute and the next generation of the owning families already are involved in the company.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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In this treatment, guests are enveloped in the calming aromas of local lavender, followed by gold ear seed therapy and a blissful grounding ritual, honoring the feet with a botanical exfoliation and foot reflexology massage.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Stay Here: Forestis is a luxury eco-friendly wellness resort enveloped by nature, offering staggering views of the sawtoothed mountain peaks and forested valleys.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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Be warned: This article includes hints and comments that may contain spoilers for today’s puzzle.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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The complaint contains screenshots purportedly of text conversations between Luna and Tiffith Jr.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2025
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One dog tag necklace featuring a jade stone enclosed in 18k gold caught the eye of guests.—
Kerane Marcellus,
Essence,
13 Feb. 2025
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Although the mountain has been renamed, the national park that encloses it remains the same: Denali National Park and Preserve.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Encompass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompass. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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