encompassing 1 of 2

adjective

1
as in all-inclusive

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2
as in ambient

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encompassing

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verb

present participle of encompass
1
as in surrounding
to form a circle around a necklace of sapphire-blue lakes encompasses the town

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2
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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3
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
Adjective
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 Much more encompassing than detecting software code vulnerabilities . — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Mar. 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
The sauce painted over the surface is thick like puree, with a vibrant, all encompassing, fresh tomato flavor. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 Now, twelve fires encompassing nearly 300,000 acres are burning across across the state. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 Their solution targets embodied carbon, the emissions baked into the hardware before it is ever switched on, encompassing all the energy and process gases consumed in manufacturing it. — New Atlas, 2 July 2026 Comcast is to formally separate its media business encompassing NBCUniversal and Sky from its broadband and wireless biz into two public companies. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 29 June 2026 The affected zone stretches from Caracas to Puerto Cabello, roughly 130 miles west of the capital, encompassing some of Venezuela’s most densely populated urban corridors. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026 While Boston is often associated with clam chowder and lobster rolls, the city’s food scene stretches far beyond delicious New England seafood, encompassing longstanding Italian traditions and a diverse international dining landscape. — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Althorp House sits on an expansive 14,000-acre estate—for reference, Manhattan is around 14,600 acres—encompassing a lake, stables, an 18th-century guesthouse, a memorial temple honoring Diana, and the lush surrounding gardens. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 1 July 2026 Leveraging a representative hero of the Revolution to lay claim to an equal share in America is itself something of an American tradition, encompassing such figures as Tadeusz Kościuszko, Crispus Attucks, Deborah Sampson, and Haym Salomon. — Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompassing
  1. all-inclusive
  2. ambient
  3. surrounding
  4. including
  5. enveloping
  6. comprehensive
  7. peripheral
  8. encircling
Adjective
  • Bruno concurs, saying the next step is an all-inclusive stadium—still with different levels of service.
    — Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • This isn’t your grandmother’s Berkshires—visit this buzzy, sleek, all-inclusive retreat when your body and mind need a total reset.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026
Definition of all-inclusive
Adjective
  • Gas grills are easy to use, clean, and efficient for indirect grilling, which cooks food with ambient heat.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026
  • This very quiet space with very little ambient sound was meant to not feel calming, but like a pressure.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
Definition of ambient
Verb
  • The council would then examine the details surrounding the change before passing an ordinance expanding those voting rights.
    — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • The design is open and clean, with a deliberate choice to draw the surrounding scenery deep into the interior of the home.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Definition of surrounding
Verb
  • Since then, the franchise has undergone various changes, including adding players such as Jimmy Butler, James Harden and George in recent years in an attempt to build around Embiid, to no avail.
    — Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The Beach Boys, including Love, are currently on tour through the end of 2026, including three shows at the Hollywood Bowl over the 4th of July weekend.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of including
Verb
  • Though Britain extended its territorial waters in 1987, thus enveloping Sealand, the micronation has continued to assert its sovereignty under the Bates family.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026
  • Clear, blue skies and mild breezes are once again enveloping the Pharmalot campus, where the official mascots are happily snoozing in their respective corners.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 25 June 2026
Definition of enveloping
Adjective
  • Always consult your vet for comprehensive advice on managing pet anxiety.
    — Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • For the dedicated enthusiast, the Wright Around Chicago bus tour, operated by the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust, is a comprehensive day out.
    — Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
Definition of comprehensive
Adjective
  • The National Marrow Donor Program had matched him with a woman battling a rare blood disease, calling on him to donate peripheral blood stem cells through a long blood draw.
    — Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
  • The flare-up quickly transformed Lebanon from a peripheral concern into a central question hanging over the Iran war and the nascent peace talks.
    — Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026
Definition of peripheral
Verb
  • Cheers roared from the crowd encircling the concrete arena as two skateboarders slammed into each other at top speed.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
  • Styled by Brad Goreski, Moore wore a custom cobalt blue Self Portrait gown with an oversized bow encircling the hips, falling into a train.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 May 2026
Definition of encircling

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