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as in all-inclusive
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as in ambient
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as in surrounding
to form a circle around
a necklace of sapphire-blue lakes encompasses the town
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as in including
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 enveloping
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 encompassing
Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
Louise Colville, a biologist at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in London, said that the dry conditions in the Southern Levant — an area encompassing modern-day Israel, Palestine and Jordan — had probably been a major factor contributing to the longevity of the seeds.
—Franz Lidz, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Below, 13 New Year’s Eve superstitions encompassing cultures from around the world to incorporate into your December 31st festivities.
—Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
Google has had a long and challenging history with XR, encompassing products such as Google Glass smart glasses and the Google Daydream VR platform.
—Anshel Sag, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
While the new Detroit book does spotlight the city’s culinary scene, its focus is wider, encompassing cultural attractions, shopping, historic sites, lodging and more.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
Alon and Tal are real estate moguls in Florida, with their luxury real estate businesses encompassing both Florida and New York State, according to the indictment.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
What separates scientism from science is the dogmatic certainty that science can provide all encompassing answers to every question that matters on every aspect of life and that there is only one answer to all of these questions.
—Arianna Huffington, TIME, 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
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Each year, the Whisky Advocate Buying Guide's expert team samples an array of whiskies, encompassing rare, limited editions, and up-and-coming brands likely to hit store shelves nationwide.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
Louise Colville, a biologist at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in London, said that the dry conditions in the Southern Levant — an area encompassing modern-day Israel, Palestine and Jordan — had probably been a major factor contributing to the longevity of the seeds.
—Franz Lidz, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Below, 13 New Year’s Eve superstitions encompassing cultures from around the world to incorporate into your December 31st festivities.
—Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
Google has had a long and challenging history with XR, encompassing products such as Google Glass smart glasses and the Google Daydream VR platform.
—Anshel Sag, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
While the new Detroit book does spotlight the city’s culinary scene, its focus is wider, encompassing cultural attractions, shopping, historic sites, lodging and more.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
Alon and Tal are real estate moguls in Florida, with their luxury real estate businesses encompassing both Florida and New York State, according to the indictment.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
What separates scientism from science is the dogmatic certainty that science can provide all encompassing answers to every question that matters on every aspect of life and that there is only one answer to all of these questions.
—Arianna Huffington, TIME, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompassing
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Sandals Dunn's River, an all-inclusive beachfront resort with 12 restaurants, has an on-site shop with a plethora of shelf-staple products.Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
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What to Consider Alcohol is not included in the all-inclusive pricing.Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
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Inside, pixels are seen throughout, including four across the center of the steering wheel; these light up in the dark and add to the effect of ambient lighting, which is a central feature in the Ioniq 9.Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The ambient lighting also makes for a decent mood-setting night light.New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2024
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As the last of the peppermint bark cannoli were devoured and the party wound down, my wife and I walked out to see Michigan Central Station and its surrounding Roosevelt Park all lit up in white.Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Sinema spent around $8,000 on travel expenses in the Boston area in the days surrounding the marathon this spring, but has reported raising just one dollar since March, according to CREW’s complaint.Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, affecting the stability of the cryptocurrency market could be macroeconomic elements including inflation rates, devaluation of currencies, or market collapse.Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The union also wants Starbucks to resolve outstanding legal issues, including hundreds of unfair labor practice charges that workers have filed with the National Labor Relations Board.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The result is an unfamiliar and deeply sensual aural clash of whistles, clicks, and consonants, each molded and metamorphosed by their enveloping fungal tissue.Mariana Fernández, ARTnews.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Some, like Morning and Inger Munch in Black, are aesthetic studies that play with contrast, couching one subject in early light and enveloping the other in a black dress and background.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Advocates are pushing for either the complete overturning of the settlement or a requirement for more comprehensive remediation projects.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Workers United, which has a bargaining delegation that represents workers at 525 Starbucks stores in the United States, said the coffee giant has yet to bring a comprehensive economic package to the table, while hundreds of legal disputes over unfair labor practices remain unsettled.Juveria Tabassum, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Rods impact the eyes' light sensitivity and are responsible for peripheral vision, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
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The fairly narrow cone of sharpness means your peripheral vision doesn’t appear sharp, and if the headset sags a bit on your head, the image may well become soft.Andrew Williams, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Yoon defended his decision for troops to be deployed at the election commission as other forces were encircling the National Assembly.KIM TONG-HYUNG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Violinists stood before the pools encircling the Temple of Dendur, while projections of flowers—specifically, from a 1692 self portrait of Rachel Ruysch made in collaboration with Michiel van Musscher—drenched the stone walls ahead in modulations of violet, rose, and rust.Ian Malone, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Encompassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompassing. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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