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circumfuse

verb

ˌsər-kəm-ˈfyüz

Definition of circumfuse

as in to wrap

to surround or cover closely circumfused in darkness, the isolated house seemed the perfect spot for a clandestine meeting

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The fragrance wraps Turkish rose—a honeyed, full-bodied bloom—in earthy notes of patchouli, sandalwood, and frankincense, while blackcurrant and raspberry add a touch of zest.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Store in an airtight container or tin or wrapped in parchment paper and then aluminum foil at room temperature for up to 5 days.

— Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of wrap

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Nestled in the Hollywood Hills, this compact cabin is shrouded in lush foliage, creating a quiet escape from Tinseltown.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
They are sometimes shrouded in confidentiality clauses, and often surface only when a local journalist finds the contract.

— Natalia Cote-Muñoz, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of shroud

Verb

For one, Robert is too ethereal to evoke the fear enveloping the city.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026
These terraces extend the riverside tidal park vertically, enveloping visitors in the nature that finds its home on the building's surfaces while offering spectacular views of Rotterdam.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of envelop

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Soon after, more people gathered, standing behind the sad but necessary fence enclosing the resilient tree, out of respect, curiosity or simple gawking.

— David Dickstein, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2026
Some homeowners enclose their AC unit in a tight fence enclosure or decorative cover, but this isn’t recommended.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of enclose

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