1
as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
the criminal organization uses a strictly enforced vow of silence to enshroud its villainous doings
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as in to shroud
to surround or cover closely
a dense fog enshrouded the bridge spanning the harbor
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Recent Examples of enshroud
Du Bois reckoned with his judgment and the tumult enshrouding it chiefly through writing.
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Vaughn Rasberry, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2023
Rope-and-thatch pergolas enshroud the outdoor dining and lounge space with fire features.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2023
The pillars of gas and Interstellar dust enshroud the thousands of stars that exist in the region.
—Julia Musto, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2022
Then came the smoke — not just from the forest but also from some 14,000 houses and their contents that burned, generating a thick plume that enshrouded portions of Northern California for weeks and left Norton gasping.
—Washington Post, 11 Jan. 2020
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Vaughn Rasberry, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2023
Rope-and-thatch pergolas enshroud the outdoor dining and lounge space with fire features.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2023
The pillars of gas and Interstellar dust enshroud the thousands of stars that exist in the region.
—Julia Musto, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2022
Then came the smoke — not just from the forest but also from some 14,000 houses and their contents that burned, generating a thick plume that enshrouded portions of Northern California for weeks and left Norton gasping.
—Washington Post, 11 Jan. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enshroud
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According to dark money hawks, this pass-through funding tactic allows Qatar to conceal state backing as private sector contributions.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2025
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Johnson claimed that Combs’ team went to extreme lengths to conceal the video, alleging that Florez was offered $100,000 to keep the footage a secret.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
13 May 2025
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The talks have been shrouded in secrecy, and neither side made comments to reporters on the way out.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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The talks, which could help stabilize world markets roiled by the U.S.-China standoff, have been shrouded in secrecy and neither side made comments to reporters on the way out.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 May 2025
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At 19, Johnson married his wife Daphne and initially, was able to hide his drug use from her, the Johnson's clemency petition said.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Enhanced measurement capabilities: Amazon continues investing in Amazon Marketing Cloud with new UI templates and simplified queries, suggesting a commitment to transparency rather than hiding attribution.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The palate features red berry notes of strawberry and black cherry, black pepper, chili peppers, and wood spices, wrapped around an earthy and smoky core.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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In the third image, Spears admires her new ring, while Maslow wraps his arms around her.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Again the water spray obscured what happened there just before the twister lost its power.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2025
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Derrick White and Jrue Holiday were almost good enough to obscure the absence of Brown and Tatum in the game’s final 20 minutes.—
Bill Speros,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2025
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The area between Jim Wilson Road, Henry Harris Road, Waxhaw Highway and the Union County line envelops the massive Walnut Creek subdivision.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
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But the real showstopper was her feathery shawl, whose massive 18-foot train enveloped the carpet — and required six helpers (plus some assistance from Evan) to carry it.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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It would still be covered when prescribed to treat diabetes, according to a Governor’s Office spokesperson.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
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Grant Lancaster covers crime, policing and breaking news for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2025
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Here are some tips from Direct Auto Insurance on how to keep squirrels out: Park in a sealed garage: Ensure the garage is enclosed and free of holes to prevent rodent entry.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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Even the newest additions—like our Cocoon Suite, with its decadent pink-marble bathroom and crisply made bed enclosed within sliding wicker doors—felt reassuringly solid and snug.—
Rachel Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
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“Enshroud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enshroud. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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