encompassed; encompassing; encompasses
Examples of encompass in a SentenceThe district encompasses most of the downtown area. a neighborhood encompassed by a highway
Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback. The property encompasses a generous 6,420 square feet of land. —Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025 Garcia was first elected in 2022 to represent the 42nd U.S. Congressional District, which encompasses parts of Los Angeles County and the city of Long Beach. —Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025 Roughly one-third of the world’s prune supply came from the orchards of Santa Clara County, which encompassed Palo Alto. —Mark Dent, HubSpot, 25 Apr. 2025 Elsmore has been a court referee for the Second Judicial District, which encompasses Ramsey County, since January 2023, presiding over dissolution, custody, support, domestic abuse and harassment matters. —Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for encompass Word HistoryFirst Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a
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The first known use of encompass was in the 14th century Cite this Entry“Encompass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encompass. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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