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
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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
Standing atop the ruins of the palace at Knossos, I’m surrounded by semi-arid, wooded mountains that envelop this complicated maze.
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Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
But the plan would envelop other institutions as well, including some in rural parts of Republican states.
—Stephanie Saul, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Meticulously designed, the impressive home is set on a secluded estate enveloped by exquisite gardens, concealed from public view to ensure total privacy.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Though the two shows are quite distinct, Wilford, who is curating her final show for MoCA after moving to the Memphis Art Museum in January, hopes viewers will be able to envelop themselves in each.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
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Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
But the plan would envelop other institutions as well, including some in rural parts of Republican states.
—Stephanie Saul, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Meticulously designed, the impressive home is set on a secluded estate enveloped by exquisite gardens, concealed from public view to ensure total privacy.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Though the two shows are quite distinct, Wilford, who is curating her final show for MoCA after moving to the Memphis Art Museum in January, hopes viewers will be able to envelop themselves in each.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for envelop
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For six years, the building that once housed The Coffee Cup, a beloved neighborhood diner in St. Paul’s North End, sat empty.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2025
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The property will feature amenities that have traditionally been hard to come by in New Hampshire hotels, such as a wine cellar, a beachside bourbon bar, and a library that houses a grand piano.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The cost of pharmaceuticals has become prohibitive to patients and providers like hospitals, and the huge cost of advertising is wrapped into those costs.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Compression: Another way to keep the swelling and inflammation is wrapping your calf.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Towering limestone cliffs enclose the cove, creating a striking setting ideal for snorkeling, diving, or simply enjoying a peaceful escape in nature.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The house is a modest one-and-a-half-story Cape set on pilings with a crawl space enclosed by boards, built of native spruce and pine lumber that Mark and Fraser cut from the nearby islands.—
Robert Finch
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
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The case attracted national attention as the cause of fans' deaths were shrouded in mystery for nearly a year.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Gold light fixtures and chandeliers hang from the ceiling — though most were shrouded in plastic wrap at the tour Tuesday.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2025
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Over the course of the next several days, more demonstrations and riots occurred in the surrounding neighborhood including Christopher Park.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
24 June 2025
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The deal comes amid intrigue surrounding the sale of other baseball teams too.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
24 June 2025
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Especially given that the Switch 2, encased in the Killswitch, is probably my favorite console of all time.—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Photo : Modern Media for Sotheby’s International Realty There are four original fireplaces in total, including a massive one encased in antique wood in the family room.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
21 June 2025
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Animals large and small—those that had evolved to sprint across plains and live half their lives submerged in water—were confined in rows of tiny, barren cages lined with metal bars.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 June 2025
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Flows have been confined to the Halemaʻumaʻu crater and the southwest side of Kaluapele, Kīlauea's summit caldera.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
20 June 2025
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The man’s body was found lying facedown, covered in a blanket and showing signs of trauma — including what appeared to be a stab wound to his back, a police source told the Daily News.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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Registering your business is a fairly straightforward and low-cost process and includes the following areas.—
Rhett Buttle,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Envelop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envelop. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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