- present tense form of encompass (3rd person singular).
encompasses
Example Sentences
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Some criticism of the situation has involved concerns over the Schengen Area - an agreement which eliminates border checks and now encompasses more than 450 million people and 29 countries in Europe.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 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
This encompasses an estimated 18 million school-aged children.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026
The analysts note that the U.S. government data encompasses all companies, public and private, so they conclude that profit and revenue from abroad are generally in the same proportion.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 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
