- present tense form of encircle (3rd person singular).
encircles
Example Sentences
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A cooler ring encircles the hot center near the limb of the planet.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2025
Since 2019, it has expanded its attacks from northern Burkina Faso and now encircles Ouagadougou, threatening links with neighbouring Ivory Coast, Togo and Mali.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2025
This framing device encircles just one remarkable chapter of the wild and colorful life of Miller, who lived so much both before and after the war.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2024
This is the first time the M25 motorway, which encircles the capital, will be entirely shut for a weekend.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2024
It encircles us when we are unarmed and least expect it.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
