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)
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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
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The gallery will envelop visitors — think rippling blue lights, ocean sounds and activity stations.
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Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
First off, the firepit gathering space has been enhanced, with vines and the extension of an overhead structure, giving it the feeling of an elevated crown that envelops the contestants.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 1 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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Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
First off, the firepit gathering space has been enhanced, with vines and the extension of an overhead structure, giving it the feeling of an elevated crown that envelops the contestants.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 1 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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“Envelop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/envelop. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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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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