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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
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
But that changed in the 2000s, when post-op care became more encompassing after rearranging patients’ internal organs.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
Equally important, these countries have coordinated policy stances within more encompassing multilateral frameworks, such as the United Nations and its agencies, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Trade Organization, and the G-20.
—Stewart Patrick, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2025
Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Formal theories encompassing the totality of mathematics do not concern them.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Full circular passport requirements, encompassing complete lifecycle data, follow on a longer horizon.
—Jessica Binns, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Overall, the military was the overarching theme encompassing the excavation.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Those are four of Little Rock's seven wards, roughly encompassing the southern half of the city as well as its eastern section along the Arkansas River.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 23 Apr. 2026
Envoy, a subsidiary of American Airlines and part of American Eagle, will operate the daily, non-stop service between Venezuela’s capital and the home to the country’s largest diaspora in the United States, encompassing Major League Baseball stars and classical musicians.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Located to the west of Normandy, this understated roughly 25-mile stretch of shoreline runs from the oyster-famous town of Cancale to the dramatic cliffs of Cap Fréhel, encompassing the fortified city of Saint-Malo and quaint seaside villages like Saint-Lunaire—our base for the next several days.
—Maddy Odom, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
But the Hall finds other ways to be encompassing, so there aren’t just eight inductees this year, but a whopping 18.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Much more encompassing than detecting software code vulnerabilities .
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
But that changed in the 2000s, when post-op care became more encompassing after rearranging patients’ internal organs.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
Equally important, these countries have coordinated policy stances within more encompassing multilateral frameworks, such as the United Nations and its agencies, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Trade Organization, and the G-20.
—Stewart Patrick, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
According to a February 2024 review of 45 studies encompassing some 10 million people, eating 10% more ultraprocessed foods raised the risk of developing or dying from dozens of adverse health conditions.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Formal theories encompassing the totality of mathematics do not concern them.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Full circular passport requirements, encompassing complete lifecycle data, follow on a longer horizon.
—Jessica Binns, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Overall, the military was the overarching theme encompassing the excavation.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Those are four of Little Rock's seven wards, roughly encompassing the southern half of the city as well as its eastern section along the Arkansas River.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 23 Apr. 2026
Envoy, a subsidiary of American Airlines and part of American Eagle, will operate the daily, non-stop service between Venezuela’s capital and the home to the country’s largest diaspora in the United States, encompassing Major League Baseball stars and classical musicians.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Located to the west of Normandy, this understated roughly 25-mile stretch of shoreline runs from the oyster-famous town of Cancale to the dramatic cliffs of Cap Fréhel, encompassing the fortified city of Saint-Malo and quaint seaside villages like Saint-Lunaire—our base for the next several days.
—Maddy Odom, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
But the Hall finds other ways to be encompassing, so there aren’t just eight inductees this year, but a whopping 18.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompassing
Adjective
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The land has been in owner Chiara Visconti di Modrone’s family for decades, serving as a hunting reserve, a cattle and horse ranch, a working farm, and, now, an all-inclusive luxury resort.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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In Nassau, explore on your own or upgrade to Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, a brand-new 17-acre, all-inclusive beach club with zones for relaxing, socializing, and family time.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2026
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As low-power electronics improve, devices that run on small amounts of ambient energy could become more common.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Maryland rapper continues to carve out a niche for himself in hushed ambient rap over a choice selection of psychedelic, nocturnal beats.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
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Kate Perez The royal visit is part of the celebrations surrounding the 250th anniversary of the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Such events underscore the complicated security questions surrounding presidential protection in a country where citizens expect their leaders to move through public spaces, hold rallies, attend events and appear before crowds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Felicia Anderson, 39, is wanted on a half-dozen criminal counts, including first-degree assault, second-degree assault and weapons violations.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
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Jones has 11 prior arrests, including for assault, strangulation and burglary.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Elkins stretched his hands behind them, enveloping his kids like a big hug.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Sunny skies and mild breezes are enveloping the Pharmalot campus once again.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Interceptor drones as part of a comprehensive air defense system are now being sought by Middle East and Gulf countries amid the Iran war, according to Ukrainian officials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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With overwhelming bipartisan support, Indiana enacted one of the most comprehensive state-level national security laws in the country.—
Joe Gebbia Sr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Otherwise, the questions dealt with, at best, peripheral matters that may be trendy on social media but have little or nothing to do with governing the nation’s most populous and complex state.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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These are not peripheral figures staking out contrarian positions for attention.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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If your houseplant was severely pot-bound with encircling roots, trim the overgrown roots back by one-third.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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In recent years, Beijing has stepped up military drills near Taiwan, even encircling the island by land, air and sea last year.—
Ashish Valentine,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Encompassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompassing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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