EMBOWERED Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus

embowered

verb

past tense of embower

as in wrapped

to surround or cover closely over the years grapevines have completely embowered the summerhouse in the garden

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Thin straps also wrapped around the musician’s ankles, secured in place with adjustable buckle closures that kept the shoes secure.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 23 Aug. 2026
Nine days later, Zywicki’s body was found hundreds of miles away along Interstate 44 in rural Lawrence County, Missouri, wrapped in a red blanket that was sealed with duct tape.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of wrapped

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For most people, the inside of the Salt Lake Temple has long been shrouded in secrecy, fueling both curiosity and criticism.

— Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
The Haitian community in Salisbury is now shrouded by fear of further ICE operations but still determined to fight for change, local immigration lawyer Kenson Raymond said.

— Nathan Lee, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of shrouded

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Tiny fuel for demanding missions TRISO, or tristructural isotropic particle fuel, consists of small fuel particles enclosed in multiple protective layers.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
From the charming exterior and enclosed sunporch to the lovely woodwork throughout its 2,500-square-foot interior, what’s not to love?

— Rachel Freundt, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of enclosed

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But Oliver said the contractors installed the grinder pump a month ago with its own power source encased in a locked box and didn’t provide her with a key.

— Christin Lazerus, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
With six bedrooms and six full bathrooms spread across more than 9,000 square feet, the home’s three distinct structures are connected by bridges and wrapped in curved glass encased in black steel frames.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2026

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