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 show envelops visitors in a sea of vibrant photos, videos and animations.
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Bryan West, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Photos of the execution equipment at the Louisiana State Penitentiary obtained by The Guardian showed a blue mask, which envelops a person’s whole face, connected to several pipes, where the gas will enter.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Reclining in camp chairs, audiences were enveloped by panoramic visuals and sound, redefining what an album-listening experience could be.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Visually, these notes bounce back to the console, to the chrome swivel, and then are enveloped in a comely, cushioned daybed, another NJCR piece.
—John Ortved, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2025
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Bryan West, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Photos of the execution equipment at the Louisiana State Penitentiary obtained by The Guardian showed a blue mask, which envelops a person’s whole face, connected to several pipes, where the gas will enter.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Reclining in camp chairs, audiences were enveloped by panoramic visuals and sound, redefining what an album-listening experience could be.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Visually, these notes bounce back to the console, to the chrome swivel, and then are enveloped in a comely, cushioned daybed, another NJCR piece.
—John Ortved, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for envelop
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Private security guards could replace Elgin police officers in providing security at the Lexington Inn & Suites, where the city has been housing homeless people since January.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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The city houses incredible filmmakers, cinemas, and programmers; our goal is that this grant round will help, even in a small way, to support the continuation of production in Los Angeles.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 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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The shows — which kicked off in March 2023 — wrapped in October.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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This collaboration isn’t simply nostalgia enclosed in blister packs.—
Nik Miles,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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Outdoor space: The balcony on the main level, enclosed with a clear railing, has space for outdoor dining.—
Angela Serratore,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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As always with Trump, much is shrouded with uncertainty.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
2 Apr. 2025
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The tariff rollout, still partially shrouded in uncertainty, is expected to target nations with the largest trade imbalances with the U.S., such as China, India, the European Union, and Mexico.—
Dan Cody,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Fencing will surround most of Market Square, but businesses will remain open and accessible to pedestrians.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
1 Apr. 2025
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At least one lawsuit surrounding the Seaquarium is currently underway.—
Dylan Gentile,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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In a whimsical twist, Lady Peel’s portrait would revisit Roth later in the evening – on a shortbread cookie encased inside a chocolate art crate on his dessert plate.—
Bettina Zilkha,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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For the study, scientists examined 16 female specimens of the wasp, which had been found encased in amber in northern Myanmar.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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To be sure, such high school activism wasn’t confined to the war.—
Made by History,
Time,
27 Mar. 2025
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The auroral glow occurs because of the same basic interaction of solar particles interacting with the planet's atmosphere, but instead of being confined to the north and south poles, Neptune’s auroras are located at the planet’s mid-latitudes — roughly where South America is located on Earth.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Standard Edition – $59.99 Stars & Stripes Pack DLC: including helmet, pair of goggles, riding suit, bike livery, and a pair of boots.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The interior design, courtesy of Xenia, also includes top-notch wood and fabric finishes.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Envelop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envelop. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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