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as in wrapped
to surround or cover closely
darkness began to enfold the lonely house on the hill
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as in hugged
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 enfolded
Smoke and blackness enfolded him.
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Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enfolded
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The devices were wrapped in black tape with nuts, bolts and screws, as well as a fuse.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Cut lime slices or halves can be wrapped in plastic and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for five to seven days.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Men’s jeans were stiff and creased and t-shirts fit close to the body and hugged the biceps but did not squeeze them.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
7 Mar. 2026
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As the City bench erupted following Erling Haaland’s late winner, Guardiola and Foden hugged each other in a way that a father and son probably would.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The sumptuous primary suite is enveloped in crimson velvet, which flows seamlessly from the bedroom into a walk-through closet.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
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For over a decade, Claire and Jamie Fraser have loved each other across centuries, continents, and wars; their devotion as enduring as the Highland mist that first enveloped their story.—
Carly Witteman,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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Sitting in a back room at ExtraMile Arena last weekend, Miller clasped hands with old teammate Steve Barrett, who helped pull him to his feet after an hourlong interview with the Statesman.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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As the final seconds ticked down, Bishop’s senior Lotte Lightner clasped the hand of a teammate on the bench and then bounced up to cheer.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Tehran’s residents woke up to a skyline shrouded in black smoke and acid rain clouds after Israeli airstrikes set ablaze key fuel depots serving one of the Middle East’s largest cities.—
Golnar Motevalli,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Although Messi was silent throughout, his appearance seemed to speak volumes for a player whose politics have largely been shrouded in mystery.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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These habitats provide access to landscaped terraces, maximize natural ventilation, and are enclosed by energy efficient systems and facades.—
Adam Williams
March 06,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2026
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The sounds are most prominent near an underground yellow jacket nest, paper wasp nest, or the large, enclosed bald-fast hornet's paper nest.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Enfolded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enfolded. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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