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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
Visually, these notes bounce back to the console, to the chrome swivel, and then are enveloped in a comely, cushioned daybed, another NJCR piece.
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John Ortved, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2025
The uncertainty has roiled financial markets, lowered consumer confidence, and enveloped many businesses with questions that could delay hiring and investment.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
Despite my decision to ignore it, pressure built as the linen enveloped me, flowing feather-light across the surface of my skin, or binding me tight with delicious friction that built with steady urgency.
—Hazlitt, 12 Mar. 2025
For instance, the skeleton was ochre-stained; this may have been a result of a shroud that the child was buried in, which would have fully enveloped its body at the time of burial and decomposed years later.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
Between 1642 and 1651, Britain was enveloped in the English Civil Wars, a conflict between supporters of Charles I and Parliament.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
There are two other bedrooms in the home, which is crowned by a rooftop garden that’s enveloped in mature plantings and overlooks the central district.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025
The sunlit sanctuary’s posh amenities include a rooftop garden enveloped in greenery with open views over the city.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025
The body is barely cold before they’re enveloped in a world of drugs and murder, with the FBI circling ever nearer to what looks like a criminal jackpot (fronted by a deli, hence the title).
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
John Ortved, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2025
The uncertainty has roiled financial markets, lowered consumer confidence, and enveloped many businesses with questions that could delay hiring and investment.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
Despite my decision to ignore it, pressure built as the linen enveloped me, flowing feather-light across the surface of my skin, or binding me tight with delicious friction that built with steady urgency.
—Hazlitt, 12 Mar. 2025
For instance, the skeleton was ochre-stained; this may have been a result of a shroud that the child was buried in, which would have fully enveloped its body at the time of burial and decomposed years later.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
Between 1642 and 1651, Britain was enveloped in the English Civil Wars, a conflict between supporters of Charles I and Parliament.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
There are two other bedrooms in the home, which is crowned by a rooftop garden that’s enveloped in mature plantings and overlooks the central district.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025
The sunlit sanctuary’s posh amenities include a rooftop garden enveloped in greenery with open views over the city.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025
The body is barely cold before they’re enveloped in a world of drugs and murder, with the FBI circling ever nearer to what looks like a criminal jackpot (fronted by a deli, hence the title).
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enveloped
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Each brand’s implementation is a bit different, but in general, these hubs use two to 14 planetary gears housed within the hub of the rear wheel.—
Chris Cona,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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The animals are housed at a secure, 2,000-acre compound whose location Lamm declined to release.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The second photo saw a smiling Gomez sitting on a picnic blanket as food from Taco Bell surrounded her.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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His family said in an obituary that Meek died surrounded by family and friends.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
27 Dec. 2024
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His dark, rotting character, shrouded in shadow and amplified by an eerie soundtrack, is both terrifying and seductive.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
3 Jan. 2025
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But these journeys are shrouded in mystery.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Jan. 2025
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The Prowler, a wooden roller coaster that debuted in 2009, has replaced 400 feet of its track, while the Zambezi Zinger’s signature spiral lift is going from open air to fully enclosed, a move that creates a new experience for riders and improves the ride’s operations.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2025
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This collaboration isn’t simply nostalgia enclosed in blister packs.—
Nik Miles,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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The effort took two years of analysis by a team that included historians, engineers and forensic experts, Nat Geo in a statement.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
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In film, Marsh’s resume included The Rebel (1961), Unearthly Stranger (1964), fantasy adventure Willow (1988), thriller Frenzy (1972) and war movie The Eagle Has Landed (1976).—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Enveloped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enveloped. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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