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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 The stale odor immediately envelops you, erasing all the pleasant scents of your favorite soap and shampoo. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 28 July 2026 The cylindrical backrest envelops the guest, encouraging conversation and connection. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 July 2026 Government officials met late Monday to talk about strategies as two backhoes continue cleanup efforts while a powerful smell envelops the area. — ABC News, 21 July 2026 The script, likewise, is often a little on the nose, often saying out loud what ought to be subtext and undercutting the rich sense of mystery that envelops the film right up until the big reveal. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 July 2026 The One&Only’s prime location in the V&A Waterfront offers the best of both worlds - close enough to all the attractions of the Waterfront as well as the city, but still envelops you in a blissful bubble of privacy like only a resort hotel can. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026 When Dionne leans on Farrah, her best friend envelops her in the love Dionne’s mother is too hurt to give. — Judy Berman, Time, 29 June 2026 An extraordinary tiredness envelops my bones, rendering my senses into mush. — Joseph Trinidad, Longreads, 16 June 2026 Spray paint hisses and music envelops Amsterdam Avenue as Knicks colors cover the sidewalk. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 June 2026

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Grafton Correctional Institution houses just over 2,000 inmates for minimum and medium security levels and has been in operation since 1988, according to the facility.

— Jon Haworth, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
The New School, which houses New York’s Parsons School of Design, laid off some ninety employees in June in response to a $50 million annual deficit.

— News Desk, Artforum, 12 Aug. 2026

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Upgrade your desktop setup with LG's 27-inch UltraGear monitor, featuring an immersive 1,000R curved QHD display that wraps around your field of view.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
The fragrance wraps Turkish rose—a honeyed, full-bodied bloom—in earthy notes of patchouli, sandalwood, and frankincense, while blackcurrant and raspberry add a touch of zest.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026

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Gus Birney, Shulman’s real-life daughter, brings an ineffable lightness to Sarah Nell, the joyfulness and sweetness of the portrayal all the more wondrous before of all the darkness that surrounds it.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
And yet, there’s a halo of chaos that surrounds Rhaenyra — an electric current of turmoil that’s too constant not to be her fault.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of surrounds

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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
To understand why that shrouds a black hole in mystery, consider how no signal can travel faster than light.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of shrouds

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The category’s growth was instead driven by luxury fragrance, which comprises about 15 percent of total prestige fragrance and includes artisanal and ultra high-end brands, as well as men’s fragrance, which continued to rise.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026
The hotel’s environmental commitment includes conserving resources through their rainwater collection irrigation system as well as water flow restrictors installed in all showers, toilets, and sinks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of includes

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The condition encompasses a group of brain disorders primarily affecting the frontal and temporal lobes, areas associated with personality, behavior and language.

— Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
Hernandez and Wahab will face off again in November to fill a full term starting next year to represent the 14th congressional district that encompasses parts of Alameda County, including the cities of Fremont, Hayward, Dublin and Livermore.

— Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026

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