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encircles

VERB

circumscribe

Synonyms

STRONGEST

enclose encompass envelop hem in surround

STRONG

band circle circuit compass cover enfold environ girdle inclose invest ring wreathe

WEAK

begird cincture enring gird in halo

Antonyms

STRONGEST

free let go release

WEAK

unloose

Example Sentences

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The carbon-rich disk encircles the planet known as CT Cha b, located about 625 light-years from Earth.

From Science Daily • Oct. 29, 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

“Seek” is a commentary about our shifting climate, using tech that encircles us to create a sense of presence.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 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

Brooke encircles him in a hug as if they are old friends, though I know that they only met for the first time today; just yesterday Adam was saying how nervous he was about it.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman