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as in housing
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 wrapping
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 enveloping
Rain washed out qualifying Saturday, and the gray, overcast sky served as a fitting background for the somber mood enveloping Charlotte Motor Speedway and its 1½-mile track.
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Steve Reed, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
The feeling is organic and involving, just as the sound of the voices is intimate and enveloping.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Sunny skies and mild breezes are enveloping the Pharmalot campus once again.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 12 May 2026
Freddie Freeman reached Tucker first, enveloping him in a hug.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Elkins stretched his hands behind them, enveloping his kids like a big hug.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
As Bastian reads, a boy named Atreyu (Noah Hathaway), while pursued by a green-eyed creature called G’mork (Alan Oppenheimer), is dispatched by the Childlike Empress (Tami Stronach) to find the cure for the mysterious nothingness enveloping the kingdom.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Apr. 2026
A little girl covered head to toe in an all-enveloping cloak furiously peddles a bicycle.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
The dolmades include thin, tender grape leaves enveloping a sweet mixture of rice, pine nuts and herbs.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Steve Reed, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
The feeling is organic and involving, just as the sound of the voices is intimate and enveloping.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Sunny skies and mild breezes are enveloping the Pharmalot campus once again.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 12 May 2026
Freddie Freeman reached Tucker first, enveloping him in a hug.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Elkins stretched his hands behind them, enveloping his kids like a big hug.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
As Bastian reads, a boy named Atreyu (Noah Hathaway), while pursued by a green-eyed creature called G’mork (Alan Oppenheimer), is dispatched by the Childlike Empress (Tami Stronach) to find the cure for the mysterious nothingness enveloping the kingdom.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Apr. 2026
A little girl covered head to toe in an all-enveloping cloak furiously peddles a bicycle.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
The dolmades include thin, tender grape leaves enveloping a sweet mixture of rice, pine nuts and herbs.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enveloping
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About 150 miles from SoFi Stadium, south of the Mexican border, sits the hotel housing Iran’s World Cup team for its games at the Inglewood venue.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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These three new cafes flip the script, presenting themselves first as coffee shops while housing other businesses within.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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The series debuted in April 2020, before wrapping its fourth season in November 2024.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Cult Gaia’s Cassidy sandal showcases a sculptural calla lily design wrapping around the foot such that the winding strap resembles a stem.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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The Pima County Sheriff’s Department continues to work closely with the FBI as investigators follow up on leads, review information, and pursue the facts surrounding this case.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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The trade comes after years of uncertainty surrounding Milwaukee's direction following the departure of championship-winning head coach Mike Budenholzer in 2023 and caps a steady decline that culminated in the Bucks missing the 2026 playoffs.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Congressional leaders, wired to protect their own and afraid of upsetting their narrow margins, are famous for shrouding ethics investigations in secrecy and dragging them out for years.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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Advertisement Israel has bombed oil depots in Tehran, shrouding the city in toxic black smoke, and attacked Iran’s South Pars gas field.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 Apr. 2026
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Even still, most of its diminutive size was just plastic packaging, encasing the far tinier, unfathomably dense network of billions of transistors embedded in silicon.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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The 360-degree curved glass walls encasing the galleries offered many glimpses of a face that belonged to me but somehow wasn’t mine.—
Stephanie Shih
June 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Always leave one side open and ensure ventilation when enclosing outdoor equipment.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
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While this may seem extreme, enclosing your porch is a fail-proof way to keep birds out of it.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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One person was cited on suspicion of unlawfully capturing and confining wildlife.—
Isabel Beer,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Bell reviewed testimony from CDC officials and an outside medical expert concerning Perryman’s challenge to an earlier order confining her to the National Quarantine Unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Crunchyroll increasingly views the business through a wider ecosystem encompassing theatrical releases, merchandise, gaming, live events and online communities.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Over one eight-game stretch—encompassing the final first-round game against Atlanta, the four-game sweep of Philadelphia, and the first three conference finals wins over Cleveland, Bridges shot 69% from the field.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
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“Enveloping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enveloping. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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