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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The closure shrouds the 8,000-foot-high plateau and its elk, bison and occasional backcountry skiers in a winter wilderness that some advocates hope to protect and others seek to unlock.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
5 Oct. 2025 -
Through the haze of doom that shrouds climate science shines the passion behind the quest to understand and solve one of the greatest challenges humanity has faced.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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At Bar do Omar, the standing area wraps around the bar to create a continuous veranda over the hillside.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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In the photo, Aniston sports a warm, purse-lipped smile and wraps her arms around Curtis, who cheeses and looks to the right of the camera while resting his hands on his new love's.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Tables are perched on multiple levels, some beneath leafy canopies and others offering panoramic views of Rio and Guanabara Bay.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Engineers at Ames inflate these enormous canopies inside the wind tunnel under simulated flight conditions, observing how the materials stretch, oscillate, and deploy.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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Sadness envelops the family as well with Anna picked up by authorities and gone missing.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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Dense forest envelops its cobblestone streets, funky gingerbread houses, and colorful staircases.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At the event, which saw hundreds of people in attendance, law enforcement restrained individuals and set up tents to question them about their immigration status.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Nov. 2025
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Onsite accommodation in oTENTik tents keeps you immersed in nature with a touch of comfort.—
Outside,
Outside,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Aerial footage showed the destruction wrought by the twister, with roofs ripped off buildings, some of them reduced to rubble.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The homes in Yuba County will have metal roofs supported by wood trusses.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The futuristic glass pyramids and stark white domes appear in stark contrast to the rugged Sonoran desert landscape and Catalina Mountains rising in the distance.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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That means Cosm will be able to send its in-house production team, which is responsible for the unique views provided to viewers at their domes, to key national TV games, events from next year’s All-Star Weekend, the playoffs and NBA Finals.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Also, setup often requires a dish installation and a clear sky view — trees, roof overhangs or RV awnings may impact performance.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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The facade of the building was retained, with the name of the brand now painted discreetly on the brick as well as awnings that were added to the top-floor windows.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Bowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowers. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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