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 entrance hall sets the tone, enveloping visitors in a moody palette that contrasts with the brighter living and dining rooms beyond.
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Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 29 Jan. 2025
Swift excitedly asks before enveloping Donna in a hug.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
This French-language horror will keep you gripped throughout its slowly enveloping core mystery dripping with atmosphere.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Just as smoke enveloped the back room of Forrester’s Bar and Grill during Daynard’s ham-radio confabs, sports-gambling advertisements blanketed even the trash cans of Boston.
—Sean Gregory / Boston, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
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Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 29 Jan. 2025
Swift excitedly asks before enveloping Donna in a hug.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
This French-language horror will keep you gripped throughout its slowly enveloping core mystery dripping with atmosphere.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Just as smoke enveloped the back room of Forrester’s Bar and Grill during Daynard’s ham-radio confabs, sports-gambling advertisements blanketed even the trash cans of Boston.
—Sean Gregory / Boston, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for envelop
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Much of Friedrich’s work is housed in Europe, so this is a rare opportunity to assess him in full.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Part of demonstrating that the community cares is by providing a modern facility to house those experiencing homelessness.—
Graham P. Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Brad and Kim showed up to help wrap presents and greet parents as the parents shopped.—
The Tennessean,
The Tennessean,
7 Feb. 2025
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Every inch of their bodies is wrapped in gear, including hoods that stretch over their ears and drape around the back of their necks.—
Uma Raja,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2025
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Your indoor-outdoor living space could feature an extension into your backyard enclosed by wall-to-ceiling glass windows that keep out the cold.—
Aksha Mittapalli,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2025
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Stepping through the thicket is like being transported to another world — light shafts penetrate the canopy as the vegetation encloses you into beautiful woodland.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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And the entire universe was shrouded in neutral hydrogen gas.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Jan. 2025
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The Santa Cruz Mountain range — as far as its wines go — is shrouded in relative obscurity despite its rich history and undeniable potential.—
David Rosoff,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2025
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For a supernova to leave behind a remnant, the dying star must be surrounded by ionized gases — conditions typically found in dense, star-forming regions, not in the outer reaches of a galaxy.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Footage from the scene showed a plane on the ground surrounded by multiple ambulances and fire engines. Scottsdale Airport, owned by the city of Scottsdale, is a general aviation airport, primarily serving private and corporate aircraft.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Daniel Petroni Photography The primary suite bathroom features twin vanities, side-by-side showers encased in a glass cube and a black bathtub under a crystal chandelier at its center.—
Ray Parisi,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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The fossil examined in the study, collected during a 2011 expedition by the Antarctic Peninsula Paleontology Project, was found encased in rock that dated back 68.4 to 69.2 million years and displayed modern characteristics, such as a toothless beak, according to the study.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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They were forced to live in dilapidated buildings with mold, sewage, and rodent issues, and were confined to their rooms for weeks on end.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Such harassment and intimidation isn’t confined to Middle America.—
Kenny Torrella,
Vox,
7 Feb. 2025
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Exceptions include active duty members of the military, the U.S. Postal Service, workers described by OPM as being in immigration enforcement, public safety and national security, and select other positions.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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His 14 wins tied former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for the most victories by a rookie quarterback, including the postseason, in NFL history.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Envelop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envelop. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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