envelop
verb
en·vel·op
in-ˈve-ləp 
en-
enveloped; enveloping; envelops
1
: to enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
2
: to mount an attack on (an enemy's flank)
Synonyms
Examples of envelop in a Sentence
a chronic mistrust of outsiders envelops that neighborhood, cutting it off from the rest of the city
the truth of the presidential assassination is enveloped in a dense fog of myths and conspiracy theories
Recent Examples on the Web
Set on a narrow peninsula enveloped by tropical waters, the club exudes a captivating island-within-an-island ambiance.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
Yet despite the drama surrounding Combs that has now also enveloped rapper Yung Miami — the host of the Revolt talk show Caresha Please who was named in a recent lawsuit — the media and TV company has stood strong as its own entity, insists CEO Detavio Samuels.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Mar. 2024
And while there was no snow cascading down on the wedding held at the Rustic Elegance Event Center in Woodbury, Tennessee, there was a sense of winter coziness enveloping their 68 guests.
—Tricia Despres, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
The contract also includes layoff protections including notifications ahead of job cuts and severance for permanent layoffs, which have enveloped the gaming industry in recent months.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Still, the betting scandal has enveloped the MLB and one of its most high-profile — and highest paid — superstars.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Volcanic ash and hot temperatures enveloped the metropolis, but that didn’t hamper fans from getting their fill of post-rock, avant rap, and Detroit techno.
—Isabelia Herrera, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2024
Think: a berry colored cascade of faux flowers that completely envelop the wearer from head to toe, look number four from Noir Kei Ninomiya’s fall 2023 collection.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2024
Santorini, Greece Visiting Santorini is like traveling to a cloud-like oasis that envelops you in an ethereal fantasy.
—Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2024
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
Yet despite the drama surrounding Combs that has now also enveloped rapper Yung Miami — the host of the Revolt talk show Caresha Please who was named in a recent lawsuit — the media and TV company has stood strong as its own entity, insists CEO Detavio Samuels.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Mar. 2024
And while there was no snow cascading down on the wedding held at the Rustic Elegance Event Center in Woodbury, Tennessee, there was a sense of winter coziness enveloping their 68 guests.
—Tricia Despres, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
The contract also includes layoff protections including notifications ahead of job cuts and severance for permanent layoffs, which have enveloped the gaming industry in recent months.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Still, the betting scandal has enveloped the MLB and one of its most high-profile — and highest paid — superstars.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Volcanic ash and hot temperatures enveloped the metropolis, but that didn’t hamper fans from getting their fill of post-rock, avant rap, and Detroit techno.
—Isabelia Herrera, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2024
Think: a berry colored cascade of faux flowers that completely envelop the wearer from head to toe, look number four from Noir Kei Ninomiya’s fall 2023 collection.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2024
Santorini, Greece Visiting Santorini is like traveling to a cloud-like oasis that envelops you in an ethereal fantasy.
—Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2024
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“Envelop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/envelop. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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envelop
verb
en·vel·op
in-ˈvel-əp
: to surround and enclose completely with or as if with a covering
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