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enfolds

verb

present tense third-person singular of enfold

1

as in wraps

to surround or cover closely darkness began to enfold the lonely house on the hill

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2

as in hugs

to put one's arms around and press tightly the winner enfolded the huge bouquet of roses in her arms and thanked the judges

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Recent Examples of enfolds The Montreal experimental trio subtracts drums and enfolds itself within resonant, rumbling guitar tones that summon otherworldly emotion. — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026

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Verb

While every room has a private pool with amazing views, don’t miss the resort’s stunning main pool that wraps around a central garden.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
The deal that puts a brand in 4,000 stores gets its final validation not in a boardroom but in a line that wraps around a booth in New Orleans.

— Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of wraps

Verb

The Adayar Eco Park, a green lung that hugs an estuary, is nearby and worth a visit for its diverse flora and fauna.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
In that touching moment, Rob-Will, the son of formidable family ranch owner Beulah Jackson (Annette Bening), hugs his daughter tenderly.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Definition of hugs

Verb

The script, likewise, is often a little on the nose, often saying out loud what ought to be subtext and undercutting the rich sense of mystery that envelops the film right up until the big reveal.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 July 2026
The One&Only’s prime location in the V&A Waterfront offers the best of both worlds - close enough to all the attractions of the Waterfront as well as the city, but still envelops you in a blissful bubble of privacy like only a resort hotel can.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026

Definition of envelops

Verb

Kihyun embraces not knowing his exact destination but confidently asserting his identity.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Inspired by the polished, effortless style of icons like Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, the trend embraces quiet luxury in the form of timeless cuts and glossy finishes.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 July 2026

Definition of embraces

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The dream has to be pinned down, even though a faint trace of this truth still clings to it.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 June 2026
How Often to Clean a Fiberglass Shower Clean fiberglass showers and tubs weekly to remove body soil and soap scum that clings to the finish.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 June 2026

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