ENCOMPASSING Synonyms: 209 Similar and Opposite Words

encompassing 1 of 2

adjective

as in all-inclusive

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as in ambient

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encompassing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of encompass

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

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

Today, the 103-year-shopping district, encompassing 15 city blocks and styled in Spanish tiles, has improved — if only slightly — with 28% of its storefronts unoccupied. — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026 Today’s tiki scene is vast, encompassing everything from historical venues like Silver Lake’s Tiki-Ti, modern takes on the form such as Tustin’s Stowaway or Highland Park’s Lucky Tiki, or twists such as the seafaring tone of Anaheim’s Strong Water. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Nearly 36 percent of evaluated items fell into the outerwear category encompassing coats, jackets and blazers. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 Three Fall Must-Dos Cruise one of the most underrated fall drives in the US—the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway, encompassing winding Needles Highway in Custer State Park and Iron Mountain Road, famous for its 300-plus hairpin turns. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026 This emotional rift is deeper than just the family’s disagreements about what to grow and how, encompassing the brutal history of genocide and displacement that is embedded deep in America’s agricultural history. — Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026 The ranking measures the most popular tracks classified as both Latin and rhythm, according to Billboard, with the melding of the styles encompassing pieces of other subgenres as well, including reggaeton and Latin hip-hop. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Phoenix Theatres operates 10 first-run movie theatres encompassing 93 screens across Michigan, Ohio, Iowa, Massachusetts, and Tennessee. — Cory Jacobson, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026 While these products may help support lymphatic processes in some users, the quality of that support hinges on consistent use as part of a larger, more encompassing routine. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for encompassing

Adjective

The beauty of the Miraval model is that most daily activities included in the all-inclusive rate, such as group fitness classes, yoga, racquet sports, and meditation sessions, could be enough to keep you busy.

— Jessica Ritz, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
The venue will feature a two-story lounge overlooking Turns 12 through 15, all-inclusive food and drinks, a full-service concierge and guest services team, plus venue-exclusive entertainment.

— Megan duBois, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of all-inclusive

Adjective

Interestingly, the system doesn’t require electric motors and runs directly on ambient warmth, waste heat, or sunlight.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
In living rooms, televisions are often placed in locations where ambient light from the windows can cause visible glare.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of ambient

Verb

The market is attempting to judge how long high capital expenditures and elevated valuations surrounding AI can be sustained.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
So surrounding Antetokounmpo with shooting was the smart strategy, because the data suggests offenses play at well above-average levels when the two-time MVP is paired with elite shooting.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of surrounding

Verb

In addition, key agricultural futures including rice, cotton, and corn have also rallied significantly since the beginning of the year, with most currently trading around their highest levels in three years.

— , CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Shop more outlet deals below, including an elegant candleholder, a luxe ottoman, and slim patio sofa.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of including

Verb

Save this for cold weather to truly savor its rich, enveloping smokiness.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
The blur outside becomes enveloping and unfathomable; the universe inside the car evolves as the friends invent tension-defusing rituals to keep from screaming at one another.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of enveloping

Adjective

In its comprehensive plan, the city of Eagle identifies the BLM land Bobo is cleaning up as a major component of the Foothills, calling for public lands to be incorporated into a larger open-space and wildlife-corridor network.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026
MacGregor has signed contracts with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard to supply comprehensive roll-on/roll-off equipment for the two vessels, marking one of its most extensive scopes for roll-on/roll-off passenger ferries to date.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of comprehensive

Adjective

Other, more peripheral allies of the president have also ascended over the past year to wield more outside influence on certain issues — among them, Republican operative Roger Stone.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Gay desire has been more peripheral to his work, and is usually shadowed by danger.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of peripheral

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