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
But the classic three-layer cake enveloped in cream cheese frosting is still our readers’ preferred way to enjoy this dessert.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
March is just days away, but the level of madness enveloping the Big 12 should be limited in one notable regard.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
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
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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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
March is just days away, but the level of madness enveloping the Big 12 should be limited in one notable regard.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for envelop
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The Greenbrier has done more for the country than house its heads of state.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
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The region houses the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.—
Ailia Zehra,
The Hill,
14 Mar. 2025
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As of right now, our little run with NXT is wrapped.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians introduces a new generation of demigods Season 2 recently wrapped filming in Vancouver.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Experts additionally recommend enclosing animal pens and coops with fencing––including on top––to keep spaces free of rodent and wild birds.—
Jude Coleman,
Scientific American,
14 Mar. 2025
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There are also plenty of her scarab rings, jellyfish earrings and even Egyptian amulets enclosed in small glass globes, compounding on the idea of timeless treasures.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
13 Mar. 2025
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The case attracted national attention as the cause of fans' deaths were shrouded in mystery.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
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McKinley was a man whose probity, caution, and incrementalism shrouded his analytical adroitness and tactical boldness.—
Robert W. Merry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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With all of the uncertainty surrounding the budget and the IRS, taxpayers aren’t rushing to file their taxes (☆).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The vaccine has been linked to rare cases of heart inflammation and inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart, although the severity has varied and most patients fully recovered, the CDC says.—
Stephanie Armour | KFF Health News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Wet rooms are encased by glass doors and walls to hold in warmth and steam.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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Mid-century frames encase the drapery, allowing the fabrics to reach to the ceiling without obscuring the original, classic moldings.—
Greg Carannante,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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The afternoon’s proceeding wrapped in a little less than an hour and, aside from the not-guilty plea, was largely confined to housekeeping matters such as filings.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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This matters because legislation that was once confined to Texas, could now be nationalized, a development Texas voting rights advocates have long cautioned against.—
Sierra Rodriguez,
The Denver Post,
14 Mar. 2025
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The concert — which featured Three Days Grace, Sevendust and local headliner Disturbed — included pyrotechnics located directly underneath the banners.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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This rise aligns with broader economic trends, including increasing tuition costs and the lingering effects of inflation on family budgets.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Envelop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envelop. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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