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
  • Yet that headline figure conceals considerable differences in a region that spans more than 20 countries.
    — Jihad Azour, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • With a black hood pulled up that almost completely conceals his face and only a few dim lights illuminating the stage, the impact of seeing one of the greatest artists of the 20th century was greatly diminished.
    — Alfredo Toriello, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of conceals
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  • Across Indonesia, seasonal forest fires are beginning to subside, but thick haze still shrouds parts of the island of Kalimantan.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of shrouds
Verb
  • Using an acronym meant for minor zoning squabbles against resistance to a massive, 80 mph express train slicing through dense residential blocks is an arrogant posture that completely obscures the true nature of this unconscionable project.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Tornado Cash obscures transaction trails by mixing cryptocurrency deposits and withdrawals.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of obscures
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  • The resort's address, in the heart of Banff National Park overlooking glacier-fed Lake Louise, envelops guests in nature.
    — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The tulle material at the front envelops the foot, creating a soft and delicate appearance.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of envelops
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  • More than 60 miles into the Andaman Sea, South Asia’s only active volcano hides a thriving underwater world shaped by fire and teeming with life.
    — Avantika Chaturvedi, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Its story follows the Forgers, a household that keeps up the appearance of an ordinary life while each member hides something.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of hides
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  • So, while all the other men in the crew stand around doing nothing, Moe steps in to tell the guy to leave — once calmly, then more aggressively — and then takes off his belt and wraps it around his hand.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Concourse’s slate also includes Parish starring Nicolas Cage, Dane Dehaan and Alexandra Shipp, which wraps production this week in Minnesota, and Vision Board starring Lucy Hale, which is currently in pre-production.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of wraps
Verb
  • Dining nearby covers a lot of ground, from mall food courts to Gaggan, one of the world's best restaurants.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Wipeable covers make phones, remotes and tablets easier to sanitize.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of covers
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  • Despite its shorter length, the structure encloses approximately 25 percent more volume than mammalian vaults.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The building encloses an acre of private landscaped courtyard, which the apartment’s airy living area overlooks.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of encloses
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“Enshrouds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enshrouds. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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