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as in concealing
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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2
as in shrouding
to surround or cover closely
a dense fog enshrouded the bridge spanning the harbor
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Low was fined $106,000 for concealing payments between his tech nonprofit and actor Alec Baldwin.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026 -
You're required to disclose all assets, income sources and recent financial transactions during the bankruptcy process, and attempting to transfer property to friends or family before filing, concealing income or lying on your bankruptcy petition can have big repercussions.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Jittery drum programming and shrouding reverb screams Minneapolis in the ‘80s, but the wonky thump and the multiplicity of vocal tracks are just as suggestive of D’Angelo or the raw pain of a Frank Ocean.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 Dec. 2025
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While reflecting on the gossip fueled by her and Powell's chemistry both on and offscreen with Variety, Sweeney refuted the idea that the rom-com's stars leaned into the mystery shrouding their relationship.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
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With the program and song texts only available to download on the cellphone, the audience was left in the dark without texts and, with amplification obscuring diction, not knowing what’s what.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2026
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For about 2 minutes and 20 seconds, observers in a remote part of Antarctica will witness this rare phenomenon, with the moon obscuring 96% of the sun.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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Presenting a simple silhouette, the style features a sharp pointed toe and a singular strap wrapping around the ankle, while it’s subtly boosted by a 60mm stiletto kitten heel.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Lastly, secure the bags with the tape by wrapping them several times around.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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Instead of hiding from mental illness, Kleckner’s artwork leaned into it.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Most think my cancer is just hiding.—
Howard Wolinsky,
STAT,
21 Jan. 2026
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Picture the Tactile Dome—a pitch-black maze navigated entirely by touch—and the Fog Bridge, enveloping visitors in mist along the waterfront.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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These dark neutrals offer the same moody and enveloping feel of black without the outdated look.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2026
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First District Legislator Manny Abarca is sponsoring a piece of legislation calling for law enforcement officers in Jackson County — including federal immigration officers — to be prohibited from covering their faces or badges while on the job.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026
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Jackson Thompson is a sports reporter for Fox News Digital covering critical political and cultural issues in sports, with an investigative lens.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Details-wise, Johnson is seeing an uptick in adding brass rods, enclosing bookshelves with a textured wallpaper, or adding unique millwork design flourishes that aren’t in a standard Shaker-style.—
Kate Jerde,
Architectural Digest,
28 Dec. 2025
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Identifying a suitable location for a deep geological nuclear facility is as complex as the construction itself, requiring vast, stable rock formations capable of safely enclosing an underground repository.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Dec. 2025
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“Enshrouding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enshrouding. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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