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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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

The researchers also showed that by changing the type of polymer that encircles a nanotube, they could engineer new types of semiconducting nanotubes.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2024

Capps took a photo from down the bluff that shows the red fence that encircles the balcony hanging over the beach, threatening to tumble into the sand.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2024

Along Acapulco’s coastal boulevard that encircles the bay once bobbing with yachts, a young man pulled tables and chairs out of a small restaurant.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2023

It encircles us when we are unarmed and least expect it.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys