encompassing 1 of 2

adjective

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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
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
The CIDs being sent to AI companies are dozens of questions long, according to the official, encompassing what the companies have said about the dangers of their products and other questions around consumer harm. — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Since its founding, XYZ has grown into a global film studio, encompassing production, financing, international sales and distribution. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026 Crane’s suite sat empty for most of Wednesday afternoon’s 7-4, season-ending loss in the American League wild-card round, leaving his employees to speculate how encompassing the transformation may be. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026 From 2021 through 2027, approximately $35 million in investment is planned across the community, encompassing the Club, golf course, infrastructure, amenities and other improvements. — Trident Ventures Content Studio, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026 The new entity, which will operate under the name Banijay Entertainment, will be the world’s largest independent production company, spanning 25 countries and encompassing more than 170 production and live-events companies. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026 So while no one knows how many DIY packers on horse or foot enter the various wildernesses encompassing the region, the Forest Service does at least track outfitters. — Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 23 Sep. 2026 Duarte’s writing features detailed prose and a moving storyline, encompassing grief, healing, and the losses borne by a Latinx family in the name of American patriotism. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026 The magazine defined West Town as spanning from the Chicago River to the east and Kedzie Street to the west, between Division to the north and Hubbard to the south, and encompassing the Noble Square, East Village and Ukrainian Village neighborhoods. — Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 16 Sep. 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
  • What to do nearby Beaches Turks and Caicos is an all-inclusive experience—meals and beverages, on-site swimming and water sports, and many other resort activities are covered as part of your stay.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The innovative all-inclusive cruise line is renowned for sophistication, extraordinary hospitality, personalized service, and access to unusual ports, which underscores its appeal to Tully’s refined clientele.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of all-inclusive
Adjective
  • In three tracks—two tentpoles separated by an ambient interlude—the EP blatantly evokes a period in the mid-’90s when, across Europe, guys in corpse paint started playing around with Korg workstations.
    — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
  • To her, romance and courtship isn’t just ambient but invasive, robbing her of friends — both in the sense that men can’t seem to leave things platonic, while women either mock her or shun her in favor of a new date.
    — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of ambient
Verb
  • Sepesi hopes the worldwide attention surrounding the Pope's diagnosis will encourage more people to learn about lung cancer.
    — Tori Mason, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • With so much drama surrounding Taverner and Sid, in particular, the episode keeps most of the other characters on the back burner until next week’s finale.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of surrounding
Verb
  • The Justice Department has charged about 90 people for various types of election misconduct so far this year, including 50 who are said to have voted as noncitizens.
    — SAFIYAH RIDDLE, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In addition to women’s lifestyle apparel, the brand does kidswear and home, including a bedding assortment and such tabletop items as napkins, tablecloths, runners and place mats.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of including
Verb
  • Deadly weekend Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s airport underscored the risk of war enveloping still more of the Middle East.
    — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Sinot gave Larsson’s eyes a wash of frosty white shimmer, extending the pale shadow all the way up to the brows and enveloping the inner corners to serve as a canvas for more crystals.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of enveloping
Adjective
  • As reported, Moncler reprised its Re/Icons project that celebrates archival pieces, first introduced in 2023, adding a comprehensive ready-to-wear collection — a first for the initiative.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • But the regulator said none has fully acknowledged past debanking decisions or created a comprehensive program to remediate affected customers.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of comprehensive
Adjective
  • Some series plucked peripheral movie characters for unnecessary small-screen addendums adventures.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The genetic disorder causes degeneration of the light sensing cells in the retina, which can degrade peripheral and night vision so much that patients can become legally blind by young adulthood.
    — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of peripheral
Verb
  • Captured by the Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer, or SMILE, the footage reveals the full ring of auroral activity encircling Earth's north pole in ultraviolet light, stretching across both the night and day sides of our planet.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Dumas watched, charmed, his arms encircling his wife’s shoulders, and accepted an ice-cream sundae in a silver parfait cup.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of encircling

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“Encompassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encompassing. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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