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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
This means that heavy elements like rock and metal are dissolved and encased in a thick mantle of metallic hydrogen enveloped in a massive atmospheric cloak of multi-colored clouds of ammonium hydrosulphide.
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Joe Rao, Space.com, 7 Jan. 2026
While Walz is not implicated in the fraud issues, the reality that the schemes have become an urgent problem under his watch has enveloped talk of the Minnesotan governor's future political ambitions.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
There’s nothing like climbing into fresh sheets after a long day and being enveloped in that clean laundry smell.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
He was blinded by the thick smoke that enveloped the club but was pulled to safety by a stranger.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
One dining room is entirely enveloped in green velvet, inspired by a vintage Cristofle box; another shows off oil portraits of 20th-century presidents.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
You’ll soon be enveloped in a fragrance that’s milky, warmth-exuding, and evocative of your favorite tropical vacation spot — all while protecting your bod from UV rays.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
Feel enveloped in universal tenderness.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
That feeling of being safely enveloped, comforted, and held stayed with him.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Joe Rao, Space.com, 7 Jan. 2026
While Walz is not implicated in the fraud issues, the reality that the schemes have become an urgent problem under his watch has enveloped talk of the Minnesotan governor's future political ambitions.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
There’s nothing like climbing into fresh sheets after a long day and being enveloped in that clean laundry smell.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
He was blinded by the thick smoke that enveloped the club but was pulled to safety by a stranger.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
One dining room is entirely enveloped in green velvet, inspired by a vintage Cristofle box; another shows off oil portraits of 20th-century presidents.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
You’ll soon be enveloped in a fragrance that’s milky, warmth-exuding, and evocative of your favorite tropical vacation spot — all while protecting your bod from UV rays.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
Feel enveloped in universal tenderness.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
That feeling of being safely enveloped, comforted, and held stayed with him.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enveloped
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The elementary school arts magnet program will be housed at University Park Creative Arts.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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That's because the Globes do look a little different this year, thanks to construction on the Beverly Hilton, the iconic hotel that's housed the awards show for decades.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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But in the second season of the series, which wrapped last Sunday, a new sense of uncertainty, reflection, and maturity grips the central characters, making for even better television.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Our weeklong tester was wrapped in Velvet Red Pearl paint, deep and rich in style.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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Michael was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 4th, surrounded by his entire family in Los Angeles, California.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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Centered around an azure alpine lake and surrounded by a network of more than 460 trails, Wanaka is a haven for kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, and skiing.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
7 Jan. 2026
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But a new study has cast doubt on the idea that the intriguing world shrouded in ice could indeed harbor extraterrestrial life deep in its vast ocean of liquid saltwater.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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The star, Fomalhaut, stands out as one of the brightest in the night sky and is known to be shrouded in bands of dust and debris.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
23 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The Cam Newton Experience this weekend won’t just be encased in a stadium.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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This means that heavy elements like rock and metal are dissolved and encased in a thick mantle of metallic hydrogen enveloped in a massive atmospheric cloak of multi-colored clouds of ammonium hydrosulphide.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Compost bins should be enclosed.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Surveillance video shows two masked men entering through an interior hallway of the storage facility before exiting into an outdoor area enclosed by a metal fence.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Impressive, but safely confined to prototypes and concept demos.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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For best results, install traps along walls, under appliances, and in other dark corners where mice are active and check the traps daily so mice don’t stay confined for long.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Efforts that included bait, noisemakers and even a trap that caught the wrong bear all failed.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Enveloped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enveloped. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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