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
From rich, indulgent creams that envelop your skin in a comforting cocoon of moisture to lightweight, gel-like formulas that absorb without a trace, there’s something for everyone.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 May 2025
Photo : Become Legendary An aerial view shows the home enveloped in a tight cluster of trees and foliage.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
The weather system spawned tornadoes in Wisconsin and temporarily enveloped parts of Illinois — including Chicago — in a pall of dust.
—Matthew Brown, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
The system also spawned tornadoes in Wisconsin, brought punishing heat to Texas and temporarily enveloped parts of Illinois — including Chicago — in a pall of dust on an otherwise sunny day.
—Dylan Lovan, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 May 2025
Photo : Become Legendary An aerial view shows the home enveloped in a tight cluster of trees and foliage.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
The weather system spawned tornadoes in Wisconsin and temporarily enveloped parts of Illinois — including Chicago — in a pall of dust.
—Matthew Brown, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
The system also spawned tornadoes in Wisconsin, brought punishing heat to Texas and temporarily enveloped parts of Illinois — including Chicago — in a pall of dust on an otherwise sunny day.
—Dylan Lovan, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for envelop
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The Trump administration said the converted conference room in the shipping container is the only viable place to house the men on the base in Djibouti, where outdoor daily temperatures rise above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the declaration from an ICE official.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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That’s because under state law, someone with a severe mental illness and a history of violence can be transferred to a more secure facility for psychiatric care, which in Idaho’s case is housed at its maximum-security prison.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
6 June 2025
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Phineas and Ferb is officially returning to the Disney Channel after wrapping its fourth season in 2015.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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Filming for the two-part live-action adaptation of Wicked wrapped in January 2024.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The hutch’s walls are enclosed with sturdy wire grids that keep your cats safely inside (and other critters out), while allowing fresh air to flow freely and offering an unobstructed view.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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More fossils will be needed to know if the prehistoric waterwheels grew snap traps to enclose small aquatic invertebrates, like its modern counterparts, but the lineage was already present during a time when the world was warmer and wetter, and mammals were just beginning to get big.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 June 2025
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Read: An unlikely model for male friendship Friendship often plays like a horror movie; the director, Andrew DeYoung, deploys techniques that shroud the story in suspense: dramatic cinematography, slow zooms, an off-putting lo-fi score.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
28 May 2025
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The book-to-screen adaptation has been shrouded in controversy since the movie press tour kicked off the summer of 2024.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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More than a hundred law enforcement officers surrounded them on the block.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is using drones during the protests in Los Angeles, the department has confirmed, further fueling controversy surrounding the escalating law enforcement response to the demonstrations that broke out as immigration raids occurred throughout the city.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
12 June 2025
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The Swiss watch brand has teamed up with Italian soccer team Como 1907 on the Hublot Classic Fusion Como Edition, a 42-mm chronograph encased in a sleek black ceramic case with a deep blue dial.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
4 June 2025
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The story of vodka is the story of modern America, encased in a clear, flavorless spirit that appears neutral but retains cultural power.—
Time,
Time,
4 June 2025
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But more than two years later, that option remains in beta and confined to test accounts.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
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Also, should rebuilding Black communities be confined to those who have been involved with the criminal justice system?—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Special guest stars included Lou Diamond Phillips and Lea Salonga.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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Gonzalez said his home run Friday, his second of the season, included a hunting trip.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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“Envelop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envelop. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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