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as in houses
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 wraps
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 envelops
Modified from machines used by Planters factories to wrap peanuts, this contraption envelops 5,000 MetroCards every hour—or more than one every second.
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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025
The supper club’s moody orange lighting (made from parchment in England) is taken straight out of Blade Runner, a rich glow that completely envelops its diners.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
The earbuds have spatial audio, which envelops you in the music for a fully immersive listening experience.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
First up is Snif’s Extra Whip Body Mist, which envelops you in sweet vanilla sugar and milky sandalwood at only $15.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2025
Sadness envelops the family as well with Anna picked up by authorities and gone missing.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Dense forest envelops its cobblestone streets, funky gingerbread houses, and colorful staircases.
—AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
Exploring the human washing machine The New machine looks like a sleek, oversized bathtub with a canopy that envelops the user.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Like the ominous mist that covers the coastal town of The Fog's Antonio Bay, John Carpenter's atmospheric spooker envelops viewers like a heavy blanket.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025
The supper club’s moody orange lighting (made from parchment in England) is taken straight out of Blade Runner, a rich glow that completely envelops its diners.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
The earbuds have spatial audio, which envelops you in the music for a fully immersive listening experience.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
First up is Snif’s Extra Whip Body Mist, which envelops you in sweet vanilla sugar and milky sandalwood at only $15.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2025
Sadness envelops the family as well with Anna picked up by authorities and gone missing.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Dense forest envelops its cobblestone streets, funky gingerbread houses, and colorful staircases.
—AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
Exploring the human washing machine The New machine looks like a sleek, oversized bathtub with a canopy that envelops the user.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Like the ominous mist that covers the coastal town of The Fog's Antonio Bay, John Carpenter's atmospheric spooker envelops viewers like a heavy blanket.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for envelops
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Inside 26 Federal Plaza, the building that houses New York City’s immigration courts, ICE officers and Border Patrol agents have been patrolling the halls and positioning themselves outside courtrooms to detain migrants moments after their hearings.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Museu Afro Brasil houses some 6,000 artifacts telling this layered story through incredible visuals.—
Jade Moyano,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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At Bar do Omar, the standing area wraps around the bar to create a continuous veranda over the hillside.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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In the photo, Aniston sports a warm, purse-lipped smile and wraps her arms around Curtis, who cheeses and looks to the right of the camera while resting his hands on his new love's.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
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The ultra-soft clogs are made out of a plush faux shearling fabric that encases a springy foam midsole.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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This spinal area lies just outside the dura mater, and is a tough membrane that encases the spinal cord and the system that allows cerebrospinal fluid to circulate.—
Stephen C. George,
Discover Magazine,
20 Feb. 2025
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This process continues for decades until eventually, one day, immune mediators rupture the cap that encloses the plaque.—
Mary J. Scourboutakos,
The Conversation,
19 Dec. 2025
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Yet, their followings are distinct from the quasi-religious fervor thar surrounds Khan.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Last year, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame chairman John Sykes cracked open the door to dispel a bit of mystique that surrounds his nominating committee.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
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The closure shrouds the 8,000-foot-high plateau and its elk, bison and occasional backcountry skiers in a winter wilderness that some advocates hope to protect and others seek to unlock.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Through the haze of doom that shrouds climate science shines the passion behind the quest to understand and solve one of the greatest challenges humanity has faced.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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The announcement includes a commitment from both companies to sell the starting dose of new oral GLP-1 drugs for about $150; the higher doses for Eli Lilly’s drug will be capped at $399.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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Our list also includes music from BLK ODYSSY, The ARTi$t, Mario, and more.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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That principle necessarily encompasses the freedom to end one’s own life — and to seek medical help in doing so.—
Dr. Jeffrey Singer,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2026
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His research encompasses a diverse range of topics related to population health outcomes.—
James L. Whiteside,
STAT,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Envelops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envelops. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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