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
Cades Cove Feel enveloped in mountain majesty by visiting this scenic valley in Townsend, Tennessee that’s fully surrounded by the mountain range.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
The gallery will envelop visitors — think rippling blue lights, ocean sounds and activity stations.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
This is combined with Dolby Atmos, which envelopes you in detailed and precise positional audio.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Still, Henry’s late-season surge was not enough to get the Ravens into the playoffs and prevent the seismic change that enveloped the organization about 36 hours into the offseason when 18-year head coach John Harbaugh was fired.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 May 2026
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
The gallery will envelop visitors — think rippling blue lights, ocean sounds and activity stations.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
This is combined with Dolby Atmos, which envelopes you in detailed and precise positional audio.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Still, Henry’s late-season surge was not enough to get the Ravens into the playoffs and prevent the seismic change that enveloped the organization about 36 hours into the offseason when 18-year head coach John Harbaugh was fired.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for envelop
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Unlike its peers, the Obama Presidential Center will not house the thousands of artifacts and documents that recorded his saga.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Start by visiting the Ojai Valley Museum, housed in a converted church.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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She was found under the bed, wrapped in a blanket and concealed by life vests.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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The treat features McDonald's signature apple filling, wrapped in a golden, fried crust.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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The West Harbor Wheel's carriages will be fully enclosed, so riders can take in the expansive views through every season.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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The firm’s compact units use a subcritical design that will be permanently enclosed during initial assembly.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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But, as Kalshi backers often point out on social media, Adventure One is shrouded in mystery.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
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If little red dots are rapidly accreting supermassive black holes shrouded by dense gas envelopes, this would explain why these mystery objects are so faint in X-rays, as these cocoons should absorb this high-energy radiation.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
10 June 2026
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The Directors Guild of America’s national board on Friday unanimously recommended its membership vote in favor of a four-year contract with the major studios that would increase wages, boost contributions to its health plan and establish guardrails surrounding AI technology.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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What to do nearby Play Cativo is surrounded by national park land.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Wear a mask and eye protection, then make sure to encase the space with plastic so that any disturbed mold spores don't travel around the home.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Documents from the monastery of San Lorenzo in Capua refer to the tiny balls of fatty milk encased in their own stretchy, tangy skin as mozze.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The researchers confined the particles inside an isolated quantum system.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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His legacy at this point is confined to the unfunded mandates of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and the equally unfunded obligations created by ignoring a statute of repose for child abuse claims, regrettably upheld by a bare majority on the Maryland Supreme Court.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
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Brianna and Kierianna Long now face several charges in connection with the May 30 incident, including assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and assault with a dangerous weapon, according to local reports.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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“Envelop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envelop. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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