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as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
the criminal organization uses a strictly enforced vow of silence to enshroud its villainous doings
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as in to shroud
to surround or cover closely
a dense fog enshrouded the bridge spanning the harbor
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Recent Examples of enshroud
Du Bois reckoned with his judgment and the tumult enshrouding it chiefly through writing.
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Vaughn Rasberry, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2023
Rope-and-thatch pergolas enshroud the outdoor dining and lounge space with fire features.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2023
The comet will pass so close that its coma (glowing envelope) will enshroud the planet and perhaps noticeably alter its atmosphere.
—Corey S Powell, Discover Magazine, 6 Jan. 2014
The pillars of gas and Interstellar dust enshroud the thousands of stars that exist in the region.
—Julia Musto, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2022
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Vaughn Rasberry, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2023
Rope-and-thatch pergolas enshroud the outdoor dining and lounge space with fire features.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2023
The comet will pass so close that its coma (glowing envelope) will enshroud the planet and perhaps noticeably alter its atmosphere.
—Corey S Powell, Discover Magazine, 6 Jan. 2014
The pillars of gas and Interstellar dust enshroud the thousands of stars that exist in the region.
—Julia Musto, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enshroud
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Urban Outfitters’ fourth-quarter results concealed underlying challenges, with the flagship brand experiencing its eleventh consecutive quarter of negative growth.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The body of the lion lay concealed among the thick-growing needles of the pine limb.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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The slayings shrouded a college town in grief and fear as authorities embarked on a cross-country search that culminated with the arrest of Kohberger, a criminology graduate student, in Pennsylvania more than a month after the killings.—
Jamie Gumbrecht,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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The process has been shrouded in silence, but there is speculation that the releases will be delayed until March due to a lack of consensus on the final proposal.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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In an interview with The Times of London Sunday, the Lord of the Rings actor urged famous LGBTQ people hiding their identity to come out of the closet.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2025
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While Timothy's family didn't think twice about his odd behavior — Victoria laughed and rolled her eyes, Saxon laughed, Lochlan cringed, and Piper hid her face in embarrassment — Isaacs spent a long time thinking about what has led his character to this rock bottom moment.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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The tour, which also features performances by Trace Adkins, Deana Carter and Emily Ann Roberts, will continue throughout the summer before wrapping on Sept. 6 in Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Student Who Put College Savings Toward Mom's Rent Raises $145,000 Thanks to Strangers' Generosity Since the video went viral, Buddies Coffee has seen lines wrapped around the block, with dozens eager to show their support for the local business.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Another emerald eye was almost obscured behind a thick clump of needles.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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The exhibition also reflects how techno caught on internationally so rapidly that its origins in the Motor City have been obscured for some by a narrative of the genre as a white trend born in Europe.—
Annalise Frank,
Axios,
27 Feb. 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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The Kansas City Star Jenna Thompson covers retail news for The Kansas City Star.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2025
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Miami Herald 305-376-3619 Miami Herald consumer trends reporter Howard Cohen, a 2017 Media Excellence Awards winner, has covered pop music, theater, health and fitness, obituaries, municipal government, breaking news and general assignment.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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To maximize results, the brand has also developed an entire line based on rosemary, enclosed in a convenient kit featuring a detangling brush (for the scalp massage); plus, a scrub and a shampoo, to best purify the scalp and restore it to a normal condition, for visibly stronger and shinier hair.—
Alice Nardiotti,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
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An identical elliptical roof extends from the edge of the original building to greet visitors, enclose security measures and welcome guests into the Shedd.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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