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envelops

verb

present tense third-person singular of envelop

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 Zai encounters them inside and on the streets, as a sense of terror envelops her. — Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026 An eggy, algal cloud envelops us before the spring itself comes into view. — Brian Laidlaw, Longreads, 1 Sep. 2026 After being shut out of this month's total solar eclipse, the Americas will have the best seats in the celestial house when Earth's shadow briefly envelops the moon. — CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 After being shut out of this month’s total solar eclipse, the Americas will have the best seats in the celestial house when Earth’s shadow briefly envelops the moon. — Marcia Dunn, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 The Mexican singer paints the picture of dancing with someone new to get over an ex but just like with Tokischa and Karol, the sadness envelops her. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026 The sheer scale of Scott’s art is one of his primary modes to engage an audience, like creating an environment that envelops a room. — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 With no explanation, a tidal wave as tall as a skyscraper envelops a city. — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2026 The stale odor immediately envelops you, erasing all the pleasant scents of your favorite soap and shampoo. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 28 July 2026

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Back in August, the singer’s team erected a pop-up merch shop on the same quiet downtown block that houses Slotnick’s cookbook store, which has been in business for 30 years.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2026
The store also houses the Rag & Bone Archive, with pieces from the brand’s history displayed exhibition style to showcase its craftsmanship and house codes.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of houses

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The shoes feature a wide-toe strap that wraps around the top of the shoe, creating an open-toe design.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
Rahaf swings her prosthetics to the song, and at one point, wraps her small arms around Accurso’s neck — following the song’s instructions and pretending to be asleep.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of wraps

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The building encloses an acre of private landscaped courtyard, which the apartment’s airy living area overlooks.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 10 Aug. 2026
When a flower matures, the ovary of the flower matures into a fruit, and that fruit encloses the seeds.

— Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 30 July 2026

Definition of encloses

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Unlike FinFETs, where the gate surrounds the transistor channel on three sides, GAA designs wrap the gate around the channel, providing greater control over the flow of current, the South China Morning Post reported.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
The newer, softer material surrounds the carbon fiber plate while the previous ZoomX formula is used for the rest of the midsole to balance out the stability.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of surrounds

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Across Indonesia, seasonal forest fires are beginning to subside, but thick haze still shrouds parts of the island of Kalimantan.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Officials recommended Friday that Marylanders, especially those with underlying medical conditions, stay indoors as the smoke shrouds the state.

— Nicole Pilsbury, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2026

Definition of shrouds

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The Tod’s Group includes the Tod’s brand, designed by creative director Matteo Tamburini; Fay, known for its four-hook jackets inspired by the uniforms worn by American firefighters, and Hogan, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
The small collection includes two pieces, the Cowgirl Boot Dish and the Cowgirl Bud Vase, each in three colorways of the traditional Mackenzie-Childs check print.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of includes

Verb

The area encompasses around 25 buildings and is brimming with welcoming shops, restaurants, and plentiful Midwestern charm.

— Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
Two seats are up for election this cycle; District 3, which stretches along northern Ada County from downtown Boise to Star, and District 4, which encompasses Kuna and southern Ada County.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026

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