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)
en·vel·op·ment
ə̇nˈveləpmənt
enˈ-
plural -s
1
: the act of enveloping or the state of being enveloped
2
: an attack directed against one or both flanks or the rear of the enemy's forces and usually accompanied by an attack against his front
3
: two consecutive binds in fencing carrying the opponent's blade in a complete circle
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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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Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
One half of the pitch was enveloped by a Qatari flag, the other was covered by a red rectangle emblazoned with a white cross.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
One tasteful choice is patterned aluminum trim to envelop the dash and doors, hand-engraved with a guilloche technique, similar to what’s employed on a high-end watch case.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
The beach club’s loungers, umbrellas, and cabanas are enveloped in Dolce & Gabbana’s signature blue-and-white palette, bringing a touch of the Italian Riviera to Montauk’s Atlantic beachfront.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
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Verb
Spray paint hisses and music envelops Amsterdam Avenue as Knicks colors cover the sidewalk.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
One half of the pitch was enveloped by a Qatari flag, the other was covered by a red rectangle emblazoned with a white cross.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
One tasteful choice is patterned aluminum trim to envelop the dash and doors, hand-engraved with a guilloche technique, similar to what’s employed on a high-end watch case.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
The beach club’s loungers, umbrellas, and cabanas are enveloped in Dolce & Gabbana’s signature blue-and-white palette, bringing a touch of the Italian Riviera to Montauk’s Atlantic beachfront.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
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“Envelop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/envelop. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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envelop
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en·vel·op
in-ˈvel-əp
: to surround and enclose completely with or as if with a covering
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