- present tense form of encircle (3rd person singular).
encircles
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
A few investors bought up tracts of cheap land in Clarkston because of the town’s location, just outside a beltway that encircles the city and offers easy access to the airport and downtown.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
