- present tense form of encompass (3rd person singular).
encompasses
Example Sentences
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The Schengen agreement eliminates border checks and now encompasses more than 450 million people and 29 countries in Europe.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
The newly released list is preliminary and encompasses roughly 960,000 properties out of a total of about 3.7 million units in the city.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
“The primary suite encompasses the entire upper level, offering a peaceful sanctuary complete with two walk-in closets and treetop views,” the listing notes.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
“Seeing that face with all the cables and all the wires and all the things going on, it just kind of encompasses all of it and takes it right back,” he said.
From Slate ● Jul. 19, 2026
It completely encompasses the distant tree, making it glow a hot blue-white and causing the surrounding air to crackle with electricity.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
