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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
Tender cake layers are filled and topped with a rich pecan pie filling, then enveloped with a creamy Browned Butter Frosting.
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
But the furor has enveloped Starmer, who appointed Mandelson as Ambassador in 2024.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
By the time Saturday’s competition was completed, by the time Johnson vanquished San Antonio Spurs rookie forward Carter Bryant in the championship round, the charisma of the Bay Area product had enveloped the Los Angeles Clippers’ arena to the degree that he was being embraced as one of their own.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Indeed, one of the main attractions of such grand movie houses was the opulence itself – where everyday Joes, Janes and Junes might be enveloped in grandeur with a two-bit ticket.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
For what felt like an eternity — but was really 20 minutes — the whole place was enveloped in an eerie silence, the only sound being the steady thump of techno-pop playing through the loudspeakers.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Those enveloped by smoke frequently cough and gasp for air.
—Michele Heisler, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Inspired by Swiss chalet design, this cozy mountain hut offers unobstructed forest views—you’ll feel fully enveloped in nature.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
Both had extreme highs and lows, were enveloped by intense criticism, struggled with bad stretches of losing and poor quarterback play — and each was fired during their fourth season on the job.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
But the furor has enveloped Starmer, who appointed Mandelson as Ambassador in 2024.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
By the time Saturday’s competition was completed, by the time Johnson vanquished San Antonio Spurs rookie forward Carter Bryant in the championship round, the charisma of the Bay Area product had enveloped the Los Angeles Clippers’ arena to the degree that he was being embraced as one of their own.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Indeed, one of the main attractions of such grand movie houses was the opulence itself – where everyday Joes, Janes and Junes might be enveloped in grandeur with a two-bit ticket.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
For what felt like an eternity — but was really 20 minutes — the whole place was enveloped in an eerie silence, the only sound being the steady thump of techno-pop playing through the loudspeakers.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Those enveloped by smoke frequently cough and gasp for air.
—Michele Heisler, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Inspired by Swiss chalet design, this cozy mountain hut offers unobstructed forest views—you’ll feel fully enveloped in nature.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
Both had extreme highs and lows, were enveloped by intense criticism, struggled with bad stretches of losing and poor quarterback play — and each was fired during their fourth season on the job.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enveloped
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Based on the crest fossil’s inner vascular canals and exterior texture, the team theorizes that the cranial accessory was likely housed in keratin and brightly colored.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Feb. 2026
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But the aesthetic alone isn’t why the Grey, the restaurant housed there, routinely ranks on lists of the city’s best places to dine.—
Adam Kuehl,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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What helped the department through this trauma was the outpouring from the community – indeed, from the country and beyond – which wrapped supportive and grateful arms around the APD.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Thread can become wrapped under the tongue actually cutting into the soft tissue there.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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The 17 treatment rooms are named after America’s Cup champions, there’s an indoor pool surrounded by loungers that feels like the deck of a cruise ship, and the Boiler Room is the spa’s high-end fitness center stocked with Technogym equipment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Like most spaces in the attractive abode, the bedrooms spill out to the park-like grounds, which are showcased by a pool and raised spa surrounded by a sundeck, along with a fire pit conversation area.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
21 Feb. 2026
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His bulk, shrouded in a floor-length poncho, appeared almost weightless, ectoplasmic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Mentally, there's something soothing about the fact that the hotel itself is shrouded in foliage.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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However, instead of being microscopic and embedded in a chip, these valves were incandescent filaments encased in vacuum and glass that were inches long.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
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Our approach to understanding the meat computers encased in our skulls has historically varied by discipline.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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This 75-minute trip includes live island music by Barefoot Brian Cabral, a full bar and enclosed upper deck for stunning views from every seat.—
Susan McDonald,
The Providence Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Uptown Penny Loafer Mule combines a grippy platform sole with a deep heel cup to provide optimal stability for hours-long wear, delivering the same comfort as if your foot were fully enclosed.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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The night’s highlights for the Aztecs were largely confined to the closing minutes of the first half, when, with 6-6 Tae Simmons playing the 5 with four guards, the Aztecs went on a 14-3 run that gave them a 33-29 lead at the break.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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His girlfriend, a 31-year-old woman identified only by her last name, Arroyo, told police the couple was tied up and confined to a small room while two men made off with valuables from the residence and their car, a 2013 Hyundai Elantra, Surfer Magazine reported.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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While spa treatments are not included in the price of stay, like food and most activities, there are many wellness offerings like yoga, pilates, and meditation, a full gym, and use of a giant heated swimming pool that are included for no additional fee.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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Cassimere, who retired in 2007 after 37 years as a professor of history at the University of New Orleans, recalled finally entering the famed restaurant a year later as a member of the city's youth council, accompanying a lunch group that included a high-ranking NAACP official.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Enveloped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enveloped. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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