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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
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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
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Recent Examples of envelop
Place them in your kitchen to enjoy a fresh fragrance on a weekend morning or add to a sitting room to envelop your guests in a luxurious scent during their visit.
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Claire Peltier, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
His installations, projected across walls and ceilings, envelop viewers in constantly shifting landscapes generated by machine learning systems trained on vast image libraries.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
What follows is an examination of Turner's baffling release from prison and the incredible sorrow that envelops the family after tragically losing a son and getting mired in a custody battle with the very person responsible.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
Buildings of this style were often made of stone and could be identified by their elaborate asymmetrical rooflines, tourelles, and battlements with machicolations—all of which can be seen enveloping the façade of Ardross Castle.
—Alison McDermott, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
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Claire Peltier, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
His installations, projected across walls and ceilings, envelop viewers in constantly shifting landscapes generated by machine learning systems trained on vast image libraries.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
What follows is an examination of Turner's baffling release from prison and the incredible sorrow that envelops the family after tragically losing a son and getting mired in a custody battle with the very person responsible.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
Buildings of this style were often made of stone and could be identified by their elaborate asymmetrical rooflines, tourelles, and battlements with machicolations—all of which can be seen enveloping the façade of Ardross Castle.
—Alison McDermott, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for envelop
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The same facility also houses deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and hip-hop artist Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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Among its actions, the council issued a resolution urging hotels not to house ICE agents, Yang said, and is still asking the state to enact a moratorium on evictions and utility shut-offs.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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Separate bananas, wrap their stems, and keep them away from other fruits to extend their shelf life.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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Hairstylist Gregory Russell, who frequently works with the star, pulled her hair back tightly and cinched the lengths right at the crown of her head, wrapping a thick portion of hair around the base to disguise the elastic.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2026
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On top lies the picotage technique as well as a pattern of overlapping black circles, that is both enclosing and creating space while also keeping out.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
March 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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The sounds are most prominent near an underground yellow jacket nest, paper wasp nest, or the large, enclosed bald-fast hornet's paper nest.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
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Although Messi was silent throughout, his appearance seemed to speak volumes for a player whose politics have largely been shrouded in mystery.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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But the identities of those interviewees are shrouded in secrecy, as is much of the process around this strange but profound endeavor.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
4 Mar. 2026
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However, Little Foot’s skull, which became crushed as surrounding cave sediment grew heavier and shifted over time, has been difficult to study.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Staffers—from front desk employees to valet—never missed a beat and were full of helpful information both about the hotel, its offerings, and the surrounding area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Candidates need to be officially certified to borrow any Lunar and Meteorite Sample Disks encased in Lucite plastic, and retain a copy of their certification form that was legally signed by a NASA Authorized Sample Certifier.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Each round brilliant diamond is encased in a slim bezel.—
Malana VanTayler,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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While there’s plenty of nostalgia to satisfy old souls like myself, this isn’t a route where the glory days are confined to the rearview mirror.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Kaine stressed that Democrats want to fund the other agencies at DHS, while confining the ongoing negotiations to the immigration enforcement agencies.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The question box includes a space for your name, but this is optional.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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There are days when the Tennis Channel airs 19 hours of live tennis — and that’s not including pickleball on one of its free streaming services.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Envelop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envelop. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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