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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
darkness began to enfold the lonely house on the hill
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as in to hug
to put one's arms around and press tightly
the winner enfolded the huge bouquet of roses in her arms and thanked the judges
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Recent Examples of enfold
Julia walked with her head high, at a normal pace, confident now that the slope beside her would serve as a safety net like the one that enfolded Vroni—the German welfare state.
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Nell Zink, New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2025
Smoke and blackness enfolded him.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Santa Maria del Popolo, a Renaissance basilica, houses two famous canvases by Caravaggio.
Villa Torlonia, a sprawling park, enfolds museums, a theater, a Moorish-style greenhouse and Mussolini’s World War II bunker.
—Seth Sherwood, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The world watched as a joyful Rocky leapt over a barrier to hug Rihanna and then enfolded his mother and sister in his arms.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 6 May 2025
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Nell Zink, New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2025
Smoke and blackness enfolded him.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Santa Maria del Popolo, a Renaissance basilica, houses two famous canvases by Caravaggio.
Villa Torlonia, a sprawling park, enfolds museums, a theater, a Moorish-style greenhouse and Mussolini’s World War II bunker.
—Seth Sherwood, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The world watched as a joyful Rocky leapt over a barrier to hug Rihanna and then enfolded his mother and sister in his arms.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enfold
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She was found under the bed, wrapped in a blanket and concealed by life vests.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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The sandals are embellished with the signature Ribbon buckle, which decorates a dainty strap that wraps delicately around the ankle.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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Nickell was later found by a dog walker with Alex, who was physically unharmed, hugging her.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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In an interview with Vanity Fair Italia, Françoise notes that the iconic image of Marilyn Monroe hugging a pillow isn’t actually the photo that launched her late husband’s career.—
Michael Soncin,
Vanity Fair,
9 June 2026
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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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Its size varies across species, but in humans and many other mammals, the cortex now swells to epic proportions—around 75 percent of brain mass, in our case—and envelops the older structures beneath it.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
28 May 2026
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The Everybody's Live with John Mulaney host, 42, sits on the bed, wearing a surgical mask and clasping Munn's hands in his.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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At the end, before Fallon reappeared, all pep and cheer, Forge clasped his hands together and closed his eyes, as if locked in prayer.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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The stone disks enclosed in a twisted wire structure are held in place by leaf designs with similar petals to the Love in Verona collections.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
10 Dec. 2025
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Crossbows and bows must be unloaded and uncocked or enclosed in a case or carried in the trunk of a vehicle while that vehicle is operated on public land or on a highway, road or street.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
4 Dec. 2025
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The rebound came back to the Sabre, who then lifted it into the crease area, hoping for a good bounce but Lindholm was able to cradle it and clear the puck out of danger.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Handcrafted since 1852, these Swedish masterpieces are made with layers of natural horsehair, cotton, wool, and flax, designed to cradle your body while wicking away moisture and regulating temperature.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
11 Apr. 2026
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Close’s Delacroix is shrouded in mystery.—
Senior Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
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Tracing Il Duce’s ascent, after World War I, from newspaper editor to autocrat, the show shrouds his machinations in ominous chiaroscuro.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
2 Dec. 2025
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Champagne and beer soaked the floor, cigar smoke clung to the air and the Knicks finally celebrated a title generations of fans have longed to see.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
14 June 2026
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Without proper preparation, even premium paint will cling to flaws, creating splotches, streaks, or peeling within weeks.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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“Enfold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enfold. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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