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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
Sadness envelops the family as well with Anna picked up by authorities and gone missing.
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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
Some people prefer a high-pile cotton that envelops them like a hug post shower, while others like a thinner waffle weave that dries in minutes.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025
Just one or two sprays are enough to leave a lasting impression with longevity and sillage that envelops without overpowering.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
The Cloître Saint-Trophime envelops viewers in ancient stone and filtered light, a living monument to time’s passage.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The Louboutin sandals include a wide satin strap across the upper, which creates a wide peep-toe design in the front and envelops the front of the foot.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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
Some people prefer a high-pile cotton that envelops them like a hug post shower, while others like a thinner waffle weave that dries in minutes.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025
Just one or two sprays are enough to leave a lasting impression with longevity and sillage that envelops without overpowering.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
The Cloître Saint-Trophime envelops viewers in ancient stone and filtered light, a living monument to time’s passage.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The Louboutin sandals include a wide satin strap across the upper, which creates a wide peep-toe design in the front and envelops the front of the foot.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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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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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Two tables have seating that surrounds screens, perfect for table-top role-playing games.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Fat that sits deep in the abdomen and surrounds vital organs is particularly dangerous, fueling inflammation, insulin resistance and cardiovascular problems, according to experts.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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The district encompasses Petersburg, as well as eastern Dinwiddie County to Surry County, and parts of Prince George’s County.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
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The deal also encompasses development of a Crime Junkie FAST Channel that to be distributed across Fox streaming platforms Tubi and Fox One, third-party platforms and an on-demand collection of video podcast episodes.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 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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“Envelops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envelops. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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