variants
also inclosures
as in courtyards
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 enclosures
Collected near Big Sur, the butterflies have been transported north and released under small mesh enclosures placed over deerweed, their host plant.
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Itay Hod, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
These small, unheated enclosures use the sun’s energy to store heat like a greenhouse.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Free-Range For eggs to be free-range certified, farmers need to demonstrate a commitment to raising hens without enclosures or cages.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
Battery storage facilities typically consist of a collection of shipping container-sized enclosures that, until recently, attracted relatively little notice.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Once healed, the animals are transferred to outdoor enclosures and aviaries to prepare for a reintroduction into their natural environment.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
After the first walk, the lions would be fed, and sometimes Cavina and fellow volunteers would clean their enclosures.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Keep livestock in secure pens at night, and install electric fencing around chicken coops and enclosures.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Sometimes hillforts had farmland adjacent to the main enclosures.
—News Desk, Artforum, 10 Apr. 2026
Itay Hod, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
These small, unheated enclosures use the sun’s energy to store heat like a greenhouse.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Free-Range For eggs to be free-range certified, farmers need to demonstrate a commitment to raising hens without enclosures or cages.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
Battery storage facilities typically consist of a collection of shipping container-sized enclosures that, until recently, attracted relatively little notice.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Once healed, the animals are transferred to outdoor enclosures and aviaries to prepare for a reintroduction into their natural environment.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
After the first walk, the lions would be fed, and sometimes Cavina and fellow volunteers would clean their enclosures.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Keep livestock in secure pens at night, and install electric fencing around chicken coops and enclosures.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Sometimes hillforts had farmland adjacent to the main enclosures.
—News Desk, Artforum, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosures
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Rooms Freshly renovated, the rooms have a breezy, coastal palette, with plenty of natural light pouring in through oversized windows that look out onto either the beach or the property’s grassy courtyards.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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The town also hosts community get-togethers and socializes throughout the neighborhood's plazas, courtyards and other hangout areas.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Multiple patios, 25-foot high great room ceiling Built in 1999, the home is 14,317 square feet and has five bedrooms, eight bathrooms and a half-bathroom.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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Pick Permeable Hardscaping Paths and patios that are paved with gravel, spaced flagstones, or porous concrete are the best choices for water-conserving gardens.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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For history, consider that the course – in the 1950s – was the longest in the world, clocking in at 8,040 yards.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The robotic mower is the brand’s first consumer product, taking the same navigation technology proven in commercial environments and putting it to work in residential yards.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Enclosures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosures. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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