circumfuse

verb

ˌsər-kəm-ˈfyüz How to pronounce circumfuse (audio)
Definition of circumfusenext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumfuse
  1. wrap
  2. shroud
  3. envelop
  4. enclose
Verb
  • Earthy, mineral, and salty nuances provide depth, wrapped in a clean, creamy texture and a rich, slightly acidic finish.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • StudioCanal’s recent release Paddington in Peru also shot at the studio, while Universal’s Jurassic World Rebirth and Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy have wrapped there.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of wrap
Verb
  • Little is known about the gray industrial design, which has been shrouded in secrecy.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
  • But the disease is shrouded in stigma and silence that could be impacting the search for a cure — and endangering patients’ lives.
    Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of shroud
Verb
  • Sound envelops the scene with a balance between the chaos of the crowd and the galvanizing score as Walker brings us closer into the fight.
    Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Motorists may be driving on dry roads with clear visibility one moment and then be enveloped in a wall of snow the next, struggling to see and maintain control.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of envelop
Verb
  • Products that have been [fully] enclosed in plastic or cardboard, a rinse with hot water may be acceptable method.
    Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
  • The mid-level is a sheltered bookstore, enclosed by concrete walls, while the lower level houses an amphitheater lit by skylights.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of enclose
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