enwrapping

verb

Definition of enwrappingnext
present participle of enwrap
1
as in interesting
to hold the attention of enwrapped in my own reverie, I failed to notice the coworker standing outside my cubicle

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2
as in wrapping
to surround or cover closely an air of serene self-satisfaction enwraps the leafy, well-to-do suburb

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enwrapping
  1. immersing
  2. enveloping
  3. occupying
  4. involving
  5. attracting
  6. absorbing
Verb
  • Jackson Hole neighbors Grand Teton National Park, where experienced adventurers have been immersing themselves in nature for decades.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
  • There are no heroes here, just Kidman fully immersing herself in a character for whom every action is an attack, for whom every word is a wheeze, and for whom every movement looks labored.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of immersing
Verb
  • On August 16, 2021 — in the wake of an aggressive Taliban advance upon Kabul as the United States rushed its withdrawal from our military position in Afghanistan — Joe Biden addressed the nation to explain the sudden drawdown in forces and the chaos then enveloping the region.
    The Editors, National Review, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The narrative itself, thanks to Whitehead and screenwriters Ross and Barnes, takes care of the structure and the steady, enveloping momentum.
    Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of enveloping
Verb
  • Following Assad’s fall, Israel has expanded its presence beyond the Golan Heights, occupying areas deeper inside Syria and justifying the move by citing security concerns.
    Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
  • While landfills may not emit hazardous compounds, non-biodegradable debris is occupying more and more space.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of occupying
Verb
  • There are collateral issues too, involving the indignities of sponsorship and the inequalities of women’s pay, which certainly weren’t in the Million Dollar Baby playbook.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Carro, known for his tough stance on crime and his experience with cases involving terrorism enhancements, will play a key role in shaping the trial's proceedings.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of involving
Verb
  • This collaboration bridged industries, generating buzz and attracting high-net-worth buyers.
    Vincent Gregoire, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • In 2024, a small number of migrants from Southeast Asian countries also reached the Spanish archipelago, raising concerns that the deadly route, far from deterring them, could be attracting migrants from other continents.
    Miguel Macias, NPR, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of attracting
Verb
  • Taking a look at the cover art really helps with absorbing the concept.
    Eoghan O'Donnell, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Success meant absorbing the abstract pattern and predicting which feeder would open the next day—a feat that may require not just associative learning but executive functioning, which can include the abilities to assess a situation, make plans, and put them into action.
    Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of absorbing
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