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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
Smoke and blackness enfolded him.
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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
Well enfolded acidity with slight toffee on the finish.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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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
Well enfolded acidity with slight toffee on the finish.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enfold
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Michael Dale lay in his Escondido home with a plastic bag wrapped around his head and sealed with duct tape for at least eight minutes as Michaela Rylaarsdam, vibrator in hand, kept the cameras rolling, according to an arrest warrant affidavit filed in San Diego Superior Court.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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My hero tenderly wrapped his snow-white daughter in a cravat; my heroine woke with a stab of fear, wondering where her stomach had gone.—
Eloisa James,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson star in the writer-director’s third feature film, which received a six-minute standing ovation on Wednesday night as Schoenbrun hugged their stars to roaring applause and cheers from the crowd.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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At one point, Schoenbrun mimicked smoking a joint and hugged their stars.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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The nervous tension that had enveloped the Emirates was banished, replaced by a carnival atmosphere.—
Ayo Akinwolere,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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With an Obsidian/Safety Orange/White color combination, the style was fully enveloped in denim years before the textile became an industry-wide trend.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
9 May 2026
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Hands clasped, head bowed, blank and fair of face.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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McDaniels held onto Murray for dear life — often literally clasping his jersey — as the Nuggets tried to run him off every conceivable screen.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Kozai’s sanctuary that features several seating options started as an open pergola purchased from Costco that Hildenbrand partially enclosed on three sides to give the items inside protection from the elements, Kozai said.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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These nanoreactors are built as porous shells enclosing an internal cavity that hosts catalytically active nanoparticles.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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Defying rigid architecture, the home’s interior features free-flowing lines and curves that cradle a freestanding soaking tub, sculptural walk-in shower, fireplace, and spacious beds.—
Kristin Braswell,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
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The defendant would cradle the victim with his arms.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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The lack of information illustrates Missouri’s opaque budgeting process, which allows lawmakers to approve funding on items that are shrouded in vague language.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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For those keeping score at home, the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low Pink Pack has been shrouded in confusion and mystique.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Reigns clung onto the referee and exposed a turnbuckle in the process.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Few things cling to everything and can get everywhere like sand, so use it to give beach supplies and accessories the once-over before heading home.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
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“Enfold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enfold. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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