as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
circumfused in darkness, the isolated house seemed the perfect spot for a clandestine meeting
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As of right now, our little run with NXT is wrapped.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025 -
The movie wrapped production in August, and both Lohan and Curtis commemorated their onscreen reunion on Instagram at that time.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The case attracted national attention as the cause of fans' deaths were shrouded in mystery.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
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McKinley was a man whose probity, caution, and incrementalism shrouded his analytical adroitness and tactical boldness.—
Robert W. Merry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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The sunlit sanctuary’s posh amenities include a rooftop garden enveloped in greenery with open views over the city.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
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The body is barely cold before they’re enveloped in a world of drugs and murder, with the FBI circling ever nearer to what looks like a criminal jackpot (fronted by a deli, hence the title).—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
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Experts additionally recommend enclosing animal pens and coops with fencing––including on top––to keep spaces free of rodent and wild birds.—
Jude Coleman,
Scientific American,
14 Mar. 2025
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There are also plenty of her scarab rings, jellyfish earrings and even Egyptian amulets enclosed in small glass globes, compounding on the idea of timeless treasures.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Circumfuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumfuse. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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