enshrouds

verb

present tense third-person singular of enshroud
1
as in conceals
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 shrouds
to surround or cover closely a dense fog enshrouded the bridge spanning the harbor

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enshrouds
  1. conceals
  2. shrouds
  3. obscures
  4. envelops
  5. hides
  6. wraps
  7. covers
  8. encloses
Verb
  • Throughout the Gospels, Jesus initially conceals his identity as the Messiah from even his closest disciples.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • And to maintain the appearance of a conventional hardtail, the chassis uses Harley's Softail platform, which conveniently conceals the rear suspension.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026
Definition of conceals
Verb
  • Officials recommended Friday that Marylanders, especially those with underlying medical conditions, stay indoors as the smoke shrouds the state.
    — Nicole Pilsbury, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2026
  • To understand why that shrouds a black hole in mystery, consider how no signal can travel faster than light.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of shrouds
Verb
  • When the moon obscures most of the sun just before totality, leaving only a thin sliver of sunlight, the turbulence becomes visible.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Casting Gen Z’s reactions as nihilistic obscures the values and institutional distrust connected to them and fails to appreciate their egalitarian and pragmatic ideals.
    — Evan Clarkson, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of obscures
Verb
  • The stale odor immediately envelops you, erasing all the pleasant scents of your favorite soap and shampoo.
    — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 28 July 2026
  • The cylindrical backrest envelops the guest, encouraging conversation and connection.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
Definition of envelops
Verb
  • When an airless body, such as an asteroid, occults (or hides) a background star the star's light winks out in an instant, before suddenly reappearing.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Starlink antenna has been built directly into the vehicle’s rear and occupies a rectangular compartment that hides the dish’s signature design.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of hides
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  • Upgrade your desktop setup with LG's 27-inch UltraGear monitor, featuring an immersive 1,000R curved QHD display that wraps around your field of view.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The fragrance wraps Turkish rose—a honeyed, full-bodied bloom—in earthy notes of patchouli, sandalwood, and frankincense, while blackcurrant and raspberry add a touch of zest.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of wraps
Verb
  • One issue, Denker said, is the 220-plus manhole covers on the race circuit that had to be welded to ensure the race cars don't suck them off the road.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Jelly and the other goats were focused on the Japanese Knotweed, an invasive species, that covers the hillside.
    — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of covers
Verb
  • When a flower matures, the ovary of the flower matures into a fruit, and that fruit encloses the seeds.
    — Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 30 July 2026
  • Native palms and trees are drawn to the property’s edge, forming a living barrier that encloses without isolating.
    — Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of encloses
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“Enshrouds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enshrouds. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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