1
as in to house
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
a chronic mistrust of outsiders envelops that neighborhood, cutting it off from the rest of the city
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
the truth of the presidential assassination is enveloped in a dense fog of myths and conspiracy theories
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of envelop
Watch the standoff 4-foot reptilian predator spotted 'enveloping' hawk turns out to be new snake species Who wins in a fight between 100 men and 1 gorilla?
—
Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Heated cat mat: $23.99 Designed to reduce anxiety, calming beds like this Mora Pets cat mat envelops pets in plush fabric, providing a soothing environment.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Within hours, the catastrophic accident was enveloped by a frenzy of media attention.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Additionally, the scent features a rich, enveloping blend of oud, sandalwood, jasmine, and vetiver that’ll transform your wash days into a restorative, spa-like retreat.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for envelop
Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Heated cat mat: $23.99 Designed to reduce anxiety, calming beds like this Mora Pets cat mat envelops pets in plush fabric, providing a soothing environment.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Within hours, the catastrophic accident was enveloped by a frenzy of media attention.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Additionally, the scent features a rich, enveloping blend of oud, sandalwood, jasmine, and vetiver that’ll transform your wash days into a restorative, spa-like retreat.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for envelop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for envelop
Verb
-
He was then taken to the only person in L.A. with the right permits to house an alligator, and that person happened to work in the film industry.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 May 2025
-
Built by architect Carlo Marchionni on an expanse of countryside planted with vines and leveled into terraces, the villa was created to house the collection of Cardinal Alessandro Albani, a leading art patron of his day.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
14 May 2025
Verb
-
Nestled among them is Georgia, fast asleep with her arms tightly wrapped around her Chucky doll.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
-
In the third image, Spears admires her new ring, while Maslow wraps his arms around her.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
14 May 2025
Verb
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
In a 2024 interview for National Geographic, shared exclusively with PEOPLE, Parton talked about how the surrounding landscape makes Dollywood so special.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
3 May 2025
-
He’s placed small wooden blocks wrapped in felt behind the headboard to protect the wall without being an eyesore or causing permanent damage to the surrounding space.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
Verb
-
What’s more, the cream lids are topped with a star encased in clear acrylic.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
7 May 2025
-
Music is now widely made much in the manner that it is consumed: by people who are alone, encased in their headphones.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
5 May 2025
Verb
-
Dempsey was sent to live with a distant city counselor and grew up to work in data entry, confined to her apartment computer.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
-
No longer confined to the pursuit of profit alone, these powerful forces are being reimagined as instruments of global healing, capable of restoring trust, dignity and interconnectedness across all sectors.—
Yujia Zhu,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Verb
-
For no ads on those two streamers, the plan costs $44.99 per month (ads will be included on any tier of the ESPN. app).—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
-
Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include: On Waterman Court, Danville, in February 2025, a 2,251-square-foot home was sold for $1,990,000, a price per square foot of $884.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Envelop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envelop. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share