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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
Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Keep track of everything Sims want to do to live their life to the fullest with Soul’s Journey, an all encompassing reward system uniting Aspirations and Wants.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
The shipbuilding process for a cruise ship typically spans two to three years, encompassing concept development, construction, and outfitting.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
The district has a notable Native American presence, encompassing several pueblos including the Pueblo of Laguna and Sandia Pueblo, and the Tohajiilee Navajo Reservation outside Albuquerque.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Hawaii Congressional District 1 Hawaii’s 1st congressional district is entirely on the island of Oahu, encompassing the urban areas of the City and County of Honolulu, which includes Oahu's central plains and southern shores, including the towns of Aiea, Mililani, Pearl City, Waipahu, and Waimalu.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Florida Congressional District 23 Located in the Greater Miami area and encompassing parts of Broward County and southern Palm Beach County, Florida’s 23rd congressional district is represented by Democrat Jared Evan Moskowitz, who took office on January 3, 2023.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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The hotel restaurant, The Surfing Fox, has an ambiance that’s beachy and laidback, perfectly encompassing Santa Monica's vibe.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Keep track of everything Sims want to do to live their life to the fullest with Soul’s Journey, an all encompassing reward system uniting Aspirations and Wants.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
The shipbuilding process for a cruise ship typically spans two to three years, encompassing concept development, construction, and outfitting.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
The district has a notable Native American presence, encompassing several pueblos including the Pueblo of Laguna and Sandia Pueblo, and the Tohajiilee Navajo Reservation outside Albuquerque.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Hawaii Congressional District 1 Hawaii’s 1st congressional district is entirely on the island of Oahu, encompassing the urban areas of the City and County of Honolulu, which includes Oahu's central plains and southern shores, including the towns of Aiea, Mililani, Pearl City, Waipahu, and Waimalu.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Florida Congressional District 23 Located in the Greater Miami area and encompassing parts of Broward County and southern Palm Beach County, Florida’s 23rd congressional district is represented by Democrat Jared Evan Moskowitz, who took office on January 3, 2023.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompassing
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The deal offers travelers up to 50% off winter, spring and summer getaways across its all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Canada.Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Usually, success stories center on the natural-looking outcomes, the confidence boost, and the ease of all-inclusive packages that streamlines the process.Ethan Stone, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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Also standard are dual-zone automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry, push-button start, interior ambient lighting, and a 12-volt power outlet.James Raia, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Finally, with a twist of the ambient magnetic field, tiny tornadoes swirl into existence, pirouetting in the darkness.Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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One of the best perks of living in Los Angeles is adventuring to other neighborhoods and surrounding areas.Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Along with the growing excitement surrounding the release of the second season and the conclusion of the series, new vinyl editions of the soundtrack have become available.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Alexander-Walker himself was 0 for 4 from the field at the time, including a pair of misses during that disastrous fourth.Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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This campaign relied on advanced techniques to penetrate these firms' systems for months and then compromise information, including calling metadata and the contents of unencrypted text messages.Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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Know that humans are vulnerable and there’s no shame in addressing those vulnerabilities with a positive mindset rather than enveloping it with superficially positive beliefs.Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Nuanced tailoring and enveloping silhouettes were seen at Alexander McQueen, Rabanne and Courrèges.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
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Gutierrez, advocating for a comprehensive immigration reform program intent on expanding migrant access to jobs in America, argued that Allred's move to support a GOP stance on the border runs contrary to bipartisanship.Hogan Gore, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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By adopting comprehensive governance frameworks and actively engaging in oversight, boards can successfully and safely navigate the complexities of AI risks.Ed Gaudet, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The role of the expectant father has been largely silent in the portrayal of this struggle, cast as a peripheral figure in an attack on women's rights.Gemma Allen, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Those settlements show another, quieter front in China’s expanding efforts to assert its control over disputed, peripheral territories – also playing out in the South and East China Seas – as Chinese leader Xi Jinping seeks to bolster national security and enhance China’s position over its rivals.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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When Engelbert announced the news while on speaker, Clark’s Fever teammates yelled and jumped with joy while encircling the team’s star.David Close, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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Entering into the Trans-Pacific Partnership makes less sense when justified by vague references to encircling China.Timothy Meyer, Foreign Affairs, 26 June 2018
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“Encompassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompassing. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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