- present tense form of encompass (3rd person singular).
encompasses
Example Sentences
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The authenticity of the production encompasses the music.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
The sprawling retreat encompasses hundreds of acres and features five main residences, along with dozens of private beaches, an outdoor theater, a gym and tennis courts.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
Archosaurs, in turn, are the lineage that encompasses two of the best-known groups of terrestrial vertebrates: crocodiles and dinosaurs, including birds.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
The Schengen agreement eliminates border checks and now encompasses more than 450 million people and 29 countries in Europe.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
"It encompasses all that is made, unmade, and yet to be made."
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
