as in shrouds
to surround or cover closely
bowered by a canopy of grapevines, we enjoyed a serene and very private picnic
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Noun
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Today, Smokejumpers arrived and climbed into the canopies of the Giant Sequoias to protect them from further damage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025 -
The gardens cultivated in Walnut Hills are an addition to a growing conservation mission by the zoo, beyond its fences, to activate green spaces, expand tree canopies and increase pollinator habitats in local neighborhoods.—
Hailey Roden,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The case also wraps around all four side of the iPhone, with the same elevated lip that protects the screen.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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This technology uses a polymer that wraps around each lash to create a tube, which can make lashes look longer and flake less.—
Elizabeth Denton,
StyleCaster,
9 Sep. 2025
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The lilting Calle Malaga, Morocco’s official entry for the International Feature Film Oscar, is a joy largely because of its veteran star who envelops the screen and grabs a role of a career.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Cloître Saint-Trophime envelops viewers in ancient stone and filtered light, a living monument to time’s passage.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Advertisement Elawada said that dozens of Palestinians had arrived in the area from northern Gaza on Tuesday morning without tents.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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On multiple occasions, pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with state police and saw their tents torn down.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
9 Sep. 2025
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In New York City, local laws now require buildings over a certain size to include green roofs or solar panels.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Over the past three years, the city has begun to address long-overdue repairs, reopening pools, restoring lighting, and fixing building roofs, efforts that were largely neglected during Hernandez’s administration.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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But while salons have offered steam treatments as a curly hair staple for decades, at-home steamers have been too bulky (attempting to replicate in-salon domes) or too hard to use, requiring you to wrestle your curls into heated thermal caps, a battle that’s easy to lose.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Moro Rock is one of many granite domes in the park.—
Paul Bersebach,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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Large retractable awnings, originally installed to keep rain out, now also provides critical shade from the sun.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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While murals were being created on the exterior of the building, Corral said more work is planned for the future, including awnings and a wheelchair ramp.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Notable features include curved walls, suspended black staircases, and open ceilings with thin concrete and glass beams that filter natural light onto the museum’s works of art.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
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The building that houses it was constructed in the 1940s; quirky designs abound inside, as do low ceilings and claustrophobic layouts.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Bowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowers. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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