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as in houses
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 wraps
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 envelops
Seconds later the lights go out, the ovens switch off and darkness envelops the room.
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Kamila Hrabchuk, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
The soft wool lining envelops your feet and ankles, while the memory foam footbed offers comfortable support.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
His lengthened shadow envelops the locker room entirely.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Enjoy An Intimate Night Out Wendy Altschuler Worth talking about, Atsumeru’s vibe is silky, velvety, and romantic, with ambient lighting, floor-to-ceiling drapes, interesting artwork, and a hush that envelops the dining room in anticipation.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Per fans, the formula yields a younger-looking complexion in mere weeks, and envelops even the most sensitive skin types in soothing hydration.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
The wild color story takes a breath in the living room, where neutral grass cloth envelops the walls and ceiling.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Modified from machines used by Planters factories to wrap peanuts, this contraption envelops 5,000 MetroCards every hour—or more than one every second.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025
The supper club’s moody orange lighting (made from parchment in England) is taken straight out of Blade Runner, a rich glow that completely envelops its diners.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
Kamila Hrabchuk, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
The soft wool lining envelops your feet and ankles, while the memory foam footbed offers comfortable support.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
His lengthened shadow envelops the locker room entirely.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Enjoy An Intimate Night Out Wendy Altschuler Worth talking about, Atsumeru’s vibe is silky, velvety, and romantic, with ambient lighting, floor-to-ceiling drapes, interesting artwork, and a hush that envelops the dining room in anticipation.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Per fans, the formula yields a younger-looking complexion in mere weeks, and envelops even the most sensitive skin types in soothing hydration.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
The wild color story takes a breath in the living room, where neutral grass cloth envelops the walls and ceiling.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Modified from machines used by Planters factories to wrap peanuts, this contraption envelops 5,000 MetroCards every hour—or more than one every second.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025
The supper club’s moody orange lighting (made from parchment in England) is taken straight out of Blade Runner, a rich glow that completely envelops its diners.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for envelops
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Most winters, the firm houses more than 5,000 boats and marine pleasure craft.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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That’s a massive problem, because a detention center that’s open 24 hours a day and houses enough humans to populate a small city will put a far greater strain on public resources than any warehouse could.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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White matter, so named because of a pale, fatty substance called myelin that wraps the bundles of nerves, carries information between gray matter areas like highways in the brain.—
Christopher M. Filley,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2026
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Bang & Olufsen has also crafted a soft, premium leather pouch, which is offered as an optional accessory that wraps around Beo Grace’s aluminum charging case.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Designed from high-temperature polyimide aerogel, the armor encases the drone’s sensitive parts in a single cast structure.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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Use a high-quality mattress protector that encases your mattress to keep it clean and prevent most allergens from penetrating.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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This process continues for decades until eventually, one day, immune mediators rupture the cap that encloses the plaque.—
Mary J. Scourboutakos,
The Conversation,
19 Dec. 2025
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Political candidates from around Indiana have been redoing paperwork for this spring’s primary ballot as confusion surrounds whether the secretary of state’s office properly processed those forms.—
Tom Davies,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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Such is the kind of spotlight that surrounds human trafficking during Super Bowl week.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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And then there’s all the emerging tech, like a device that shrouds your body in inflammation-reducing red light at Carillon’s Miami Wellness Resort’s Inner Glow retreat, and a zero-gravity recliner at Canyon Ranch Lenox that can rescue you from menopausal rage at its M/Power retreat.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
23 Jan. 2026
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The closure shrouds the 8,000-foot-high plateau and its elk, bison and occasional backcountry skiers in a winter wilderness that some advocates hope to protect and others seek to unlock.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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One project of the foundation includes artwork by children — usually in hospitals, refugee centers, orphanages and schools — incorporated into spacesuits produced by ILC Dover, an aerospace manufacturing company.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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Each class includes lessons on holistic health, often paired with hands-on activities meant to reduce stress and encourage connection.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Kindergarten readiness encompasses the foundational skills necessary to engage in a more formal learning environment, said Ohio State University educational psychology professor Laura Justice.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The supply plan encompasses multiple sub-brands, including Qiyuan, Deepal, Avatr, and Uni, thereby positioning the technology for broader adoption across various vehicle segments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Envelops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envelops. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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