- present tense form of encompass (3rd person singular).
encompasses
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The 13.49-acre offering represents only part of Foreman’s larger property, which encompasses approximately 28 acres.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
That latter segment encompasses the median household, with income of about $84,000 in 2024.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
Year: 2013 Compiled by: Slate Staff Of note: Per the subheading, this encompasses “almost-forgotten moments” from recent history “that would have ‘won the Internet’ if they happened today.”
From Slate ● Oct. 7, 2026
It now encompasses a mashup of disparate tire shops, oil change outfits and repair centers, including franchises and company-owned stores, that maintain their local identity but benefit from being part of a synchronized national network.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 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
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