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as in to encase
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
dogs who spend the day enclosed in small cages
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as in to surround
to form a circle around
in a show of support, the women rushed to enclose their distraught friend
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as in to encompass
to surround or cover closely
the house was enclosed by a high hedge that shielded it from public view
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Recent Examples of enclose
The theory is supported by recent efforts to uncover the identity of our most recent prokaryotic ancestor — the ancient cell that first enclosed a bacterium, resulting in the eukaryotic cell type.
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Quanta Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
Another essential part of a cell is the membrane that encloses it.
—Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
Some examples include building community structures in parks that incorporate garage-door-style windows that fully enclose the space in case of rain or cold, or altering policies to allow (safe, controlled) outdoor firepits in appropriate situations.
—Marissa Conrad, Bon Appétit, 16 Oct. 2024
The microbiologist Susanne Erdmann recently found archaea enclosing RNA in cellular bubbles and dispatching it into the environment.
—Annie Melchor, WIRED, 13 Oct. 2024
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Quanta Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
Another essential part of a cell is the membrane that encloses it.
—Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
Some examples include building community structures in parks that incorporate garage-door-style windows that fully enclose the space in case of rain or cold, or altering policies to allow (safe, controlled) outdoor firepits in appropriate situations.
—Marissa Conrad, Bon Appétit, 16 Oct. 2024
The microbiologist Susanne Erdmann recently found archaea enclosing RNA in cellular bubbles and dispatching it into the environment.
—Annie Melchor, WIRED, 13 Oct. 2024
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There are three bottles in the series, each sporting a different hued crown on the label—green, blue and yellow—and each encased in three unique boxes that when brought together fashion a part of Basquiat's masterpiece In Italian (1983).Jillian Dara, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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The pillows are also encased with cotton fabric and stuffed with a hypoallergenic down alternative filling that provides structure and support to the neck and back.Toni Sutton, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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Depending on the location, a fibroma may compress surrounding structures.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
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When the historic Chichele Presidential Lodge reopens in South Luangwa National Park after a refurbishment in March 2025, guests staying in each of the 10 suites will have endless views of the surrounding plains.Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2024
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With over 20 years of wine and hospitality experience, His career encompasses leadership roles in fine dining, corporate beverage innovation, and education, notably serving as a board member emeritus of the Boston Sommelier Society.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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While Lee hasn't disclosed specifics of her conditions, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digest and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), kidney disease encompasses a variety of conditions including diabetes and lupus nephritis.Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2024
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According to The Telegraph, the TAP Air Portugal plane arrived at the Ponta Delgada Airport on Sao Miguel Island on Wednesday, Nov. 13, after taking off from Lisbon with multiple animals, including hamsters, ferrets and caged birds, to be delivered to a pet store.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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The station also reported that eight to 10 dogs were found in the home in poor health, several of them caged.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Sprawling cities in the South and Southwest emerged seemingly overnight, while new suburbs encircled older metropolises in the North.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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As further evidence of its oddity, Triton encircles its parent in the opposite direction compared with the other moons.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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This iridescent crystal awakens intuition and sparks imagination, encouraging this Fire sign to embrace their creativity and spirituality.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Harris has identified as Black woman from a multicultural family Harris has embraced her Black identity and multicultural background in several ways.Samantha Putterman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The public safety building will house both Lake Travis Fire Rescue, also known as ESD No. 6, and the Bee Cave Police Department, which is currently housed in the old City Hall.Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The new 12,345-square-foot brewpub, co-owned by Dennis Kramer-Wine and Alexandra Nowell, will house a restaurant on the main floor.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
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But the increasingly popular payment plan is wrapped in potential risks especially for some financially fragile consumers — complex rules, higher-than-expected interest rates in some cases, late fees and more.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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That can be done by wrapping the pipes in bath towels or using a space heater to heat up the area where the pipes are located.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Enclose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclose. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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