1
as in to house
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
a chronic mistrust of outsiders envelops that neighborhood, cutting it off from the rest of the city
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
the truth of the presidential assassination is enveloped in a dense fog of myths and conspiracy theories
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Recent Examples of envelop
The first spritz envelops you in pistachio, which then unfolds into a nutty, herbal, and deliciously sweet aroma.
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Danielle James, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Lush Pierre Frey wallpaper envelops the powder room, while a pleated Decors Barbares sink skirt adds a romantic, textural contrast.
—Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
The garlic-butter-bacon enveloped in the way those ingredients will, rich and smoky, without obliterating the bivalves’ subtler qualities.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
Hours after the firefighters completely contained the nearby South Miami-Dade brush fire, smoke enveloped Homestead-Miami Speedway’s front straightaway.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
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Danielle James, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Lush Pierre Frey wallpaper envelops the powder room, while a pleated Decors Barbares sink skirt adds a romantic, textural contrast.
—Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
The garlic-butter-bacon enveloped in the way those ingredients will, rich and smoky, without obliterating the bivalves’ subtler qualities.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
Hours after the firefighters completely contained the nearby South Miami-Dade brush fire, smoke enveloped Homestead-Miami Speedway’s front straightaway.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for envelop
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The facility replaces the City’s former Public Works complex at Highland and Lincoln and houses several city divisions under one roof, including Electric, Water and Wastewater, Public Works and Warehouse operations.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Department of Commerce, which houses the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), terminated $4 million in funding for climate research at Princeton.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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Cheese Sticks Individually wrapped cheese sticks are a portable, high-protein snack option that can be paired with other high-protein foods, like eggs and turkey sticks.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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Formed from improved and ultra-stable memory foam, wrapped in high-quality synthetic leather, the ear pads eradicate foam rolling to ensure a more consistent fit and longer service life.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 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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Position wrapped fillet crosswise on leaf; wrap and roll to completely enclose fillet.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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The couple's relationship began in 2003 and ended in 2007, and was shrouded in controversy.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The group’s music and imagery spoke to him, but so did the tale of Morrison’s short, tumultuous life and, especially, his death, which has always been shrouded in some mystery.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2025
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Rocketbook’s sticky notes are also more beneficial to people who are more likely to look at an app on their phone than a bunch of papers surrounding them.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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As temperatures in the California deserts begin to rise, so does the anticipation surrounding the 2025 Coachella Music and Arts Festival.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Karsh, in other words, has encased himself and his sorrow in a cocoon of tech-titan cosmopolitan chic.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2025
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Photo : Pierre Galant Oaks encase the aggregate concrete terraces.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
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In the beginning, these robotaxis will be confined to certain neighborhoods and will only operate in optimal conditions.—
Joann Muller,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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Still, much of this art remained confined to the streets, making its impact felt in fleeting but powerful moments.—
Rebecca Ruth Gould,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2025
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During the evening one chef from the community is awarded the People’s Choice Chef Award powered by Pepsi Dig In, which includes a prize of $10,000.—
Benjamin Liong Setiawan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The freeze included funding for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a federal program that pays for HIV medications abroad.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Envelop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envelop. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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