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as in housed
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 wrapped
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 enveloped
These delightfully creamy caramel squares are enveloped in smooth dark chocolate, which provides a perfect juxtaposition to the sweet filling.
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Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
One half of the pitch was enveloped by a Qatari flag, the other was covered by a red rectangle emblazoned with a white cross.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
The beach club’s loungers, umbrellas, and cabanas are enveloped in Dolce & Gabbana’s signature blue-and-white palette, bringing a touch of the Italian Riviera to Montauk’s Atlantic beachfront.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Still, Henry’s late-season surge was not enough to get the Ravens into the playoffs and prevent the seismic change that enveloped the organization about 36 hours into the offseason when 18-year head coach John Harbaugh was fired.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 May 2026
In the dark, predawn hours of December 3, 1984, a dense cloud of poisonous gas leaked from a pesticide plant and, borne on a soft, northern wind, enveloped Bhopal, a city in central India.
—Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
The march always enchanted and created a fervent buzz that enveloped the town, driving to them a ready audience.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
So, for at least sixteen weeks, he's enveloped by the commitment to become an EMT.
—Megan Shinn, CBS News, 18 May 2026
With an Obsidian/Safety Orange/White color combination, the style was fully enveloped in denim years before the textile became an industry-wide trend.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 9 May 2026
Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
One half of the pitch was enveloped by a Qatari flag, the other was covered by a red rectangle emblazoned with a white cross.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
The beach club’s loungers, umbrellas, and cabanas are enveloped in Dolce & Gabbana’s signature blue-and-white palette, bringing a touch of the Italian Riviera to Montauk’s Atlantic beachfront.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Still, Henry’s late-season surge was not enough to get the Ravens into the playoffs and prevent the seismic change that enveloped the organization about 36 hours into the offseason when 18-year head coach John Harbaugh was fired.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 May 2026
In the dark, predawn hours of December 3, 1984, a dense cloud of poisonous gas leaked from a pesticide plant and, borne on a soft, northern wind, enveloped Bhopal, a city in central India.
—Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
The march always enchanted and created a fervent buzz that enveloped the town, driving to them a ready audience.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
So, for at least sixteen weeks, he's enveloped by the commitment to become an EMT.
—Megan Shinn, CBS News, 18 May 2026
With an Obsidian/Safety Orange/White color combination, the style was fully enveloped in denim years before the textile became an industry-wide trend.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enveloped
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Rooms The College Green Hotel is situated in the heart of Dublin, housed in the former headquarters of the Bank of Ireland, which was built in 1912.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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Foxborough, a town of around 18,000 residents, is about 45 minutes outside of Boston and has housed the Patriots since 1971.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Audience fascination with the dragonlords didn’t fade when the original show wrapped in 2019.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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On Sunday, the event saw hundreds milling about the convention center with red-on-white patterned scarves — the Shemagh, Jordan’s national headscarf — wrapped around their heads or draped by the hosts across the shoulders of guests as a gift to perfect strangers.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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Astronomers have used a technique called echo mapping to detect hints that supermassive black holes, such as the cosmic titan at the heart of the Milky Way, known as Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*), are surrounded by dense clouds and clusters of dark matter.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 June 2026
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Tucked away on the grounds of Kensington Palace stands Nottingham Cottage, a two-bedroom, 1,324 square-foot Victorian home surrounded by greenery.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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The Russian capital was shrouded in thick black smoke Thursday after Ukraine launched what appeared to be its largest attack on Moscow since the Kremlin invaded its neighbor more than four years ago.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
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While Burr got to the bottom of crimes on Perry Mason, his personal life off-screen was shrouded in mystery.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Documents from the monastery of San Lorenzo in Capua refer to the tiny balls of fatty milk encased in their own stretchy, tangy skin as mozze.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Pillow-top mattresses encased in Italian linens, bespoke furnishings, ROIL and Natura Bisse bath products, Bluetooth alarm clocks with USB ports, and a modern beach house vibe are found in all, while suites have separate living rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In response to concerns about extreme heat, FIFA implemented three-minute hydration breaks midway through each half regardless of temperatures or whether stadiums are enclosed or air conditioned.—
Dorany Pineda,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Lack of Airflow in the Closet Linen closets tend to be small, enclosed, and rarely opened.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
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Trump has argued the 90,000 square-foot ballroom is needed to hold large events that currently have to be confined to the much smaller White House East Room or outdoors on the South Lawn.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Perryman said life in the facility is like being confined in an airport hotel room.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Pinterest, YouTube Kids, and messenger apps like WhatsApp are not included in the ban.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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“Enveloped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enveloped. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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