enclose

verb

in-ˈklōz How to pronounce enclose (audio)
variants also inclose
Definition of enclosenext
1
as in to house
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers dogs who spend the day enclosed in small cages

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2
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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3
as in to wrap
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 Each ticket includes a seat in a heated, enclosed train car, along with a welcome toast, live music, astronomer insights, and access to the open-air stargazing car. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026 The Mizzou pass rush will need to enclose him in the pocket, even though that’s where Taylor prefers to inflict damage. — Pj Green september 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026 That’s why Araujo’s perch on the club level behind home plate is exposed to the crowd rather than enclosed, like the booths to his right used by the radio and TV broadcasters. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026 Large wood panels and metal fencing enclose the loge boxes and create a much different look, and the ledge seats on the corners of the stadium had empty spots throughout the game. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enclose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclose
  1. house
  2. surround
  3. wrap
  4. encase
  5. encircle
  6. envelop
  7. confine
  8. shroud
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  • Tourist attractions abound—from colorful boutique shops to enticing coffee roasters—many housed in the pale-yellow, former government buildings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The museum, leaders announced on Wednesday, will also house a genealogy center that will be intended to help visitors preserve family history through the company FamilySearch.
    — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of house
Verb
  • Sánchez, while a popular progressive leader internationally, has been surrounded by a series of legal cases against his Socialist party and even his family, which all deny any wrongdoing.
    — JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Part of Tremors’ charm was its large bar surrounded by memorabilia, including a vintage exercise bike.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of surround
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  • Production has wrapped in the New York and New Jersey area, and the film is expected to release in 2027.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Flávio Bolsonaro addressed the press and a small group of supporters, including some wearing green and yellow Brazil jerseys and one woman wrapped in the Israeli flag, outside his Brasilia house.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of wrap
Verb
  • The pointed-toe pumps feature a square crystal buckle encased in a gunmetal frame.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Chiuri’s runway was encased by a reflective glass structure, which some observers presumed was a device to prevent protester interventions.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of encase
Verb
  • Monumental-scale projections examining profound questions of bodies, landscape, and existence encircle a centerpiece of sculptural Jeju volcanic rocks.
    — Vivienne Chow, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • With that official, the Astros encircled Espada in the visitors’ batting cage at Sutter Health Park.
    — Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of encircle
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  • Best of the crop were the Blade and Point pumps, the enveloping Italian silk satin cage design of the Brooke heel and the Babe mule, with its black satin upper and contrasting lemon yellow leather peeking out from underfoot.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Umanmielen kept pushing Sewell backward and then, finally, enveloped Goff in his arms for his third sack of the season.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of envelop
Verb
  • Additional reporting provided Monday by East2West news agency said more than 60 employees remained confined inside the Irkutsk institute and nearly 200 people who had contact with Shipilova had been placed under observation.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • But the specialness of the event wasn’t confined only to the Sphere, as fans visited Metallica’s many experiences.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of confine
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  • The stables, or caballeriza, meanwhile, are a more modern, minimalist affair than the main house, with a handful of private gardens shrouded behind fresh, fledgling hedgerows and gray subway-style bathroom tiles.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The love story between Elon Musk and Zilis, currently a senior executive at Musk's nanotechnology company, Neuralink, is shrouded in mystery.
    — Kahina Sekkaï, Vanity Fair, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of shroud

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“Enclose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclose. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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