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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
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.
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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.
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Judy Berman,
Time,
29 June 2026
The upper envelops the front of the foot and features a V-neck cut at the top and bottom, creating a more narrow appearance toward the center.
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Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
An extraordinary tiredness envelops my bones, rendering my senses into mush.
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Joseph Trinidad,
Longreads,
16 June 2026
Spray paint hisses and music envelops Amsterdam Avenue as Knicks colors cover the sidewalk.
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Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
First off, the firepit gathering space has been enhanced, with vines and the extension of an overhead structure, giving it the feeling of an elevated crown that envelops the contestants.
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Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
Without glowing screens, the darkness of the house envelops you even before the performance begins.
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Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
This pot pie is made with a luxurious, velvety sauce that envelops tender pieces of chicken, carrots, celery, and peas.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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
The upper envelops the front of the foot and features a V-neck cut at the top and bottom, creating a more narrow appearance toward the center.
—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 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
First off, the firepit gathering space has been enhanced, with vines and the extension of an overhead structure, giving it the feeling of an elevated crown that envelops the contestants.
—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
Without glowing screens, the darkness of the house envelops you even before the performance begins.
—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
This pot pie is made with a luxurious, velvety sauce that envelops tender pieces of chicken, carrots, celery, and peas.
—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for envelops
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The property also houses its own private theater, wine cellar, tasting room, game room, poker room and fitness center.
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Even with a modest rebound after the pandemic, the BOP today houses roughly 154,000 inmates, nearly 30 percent fewer than at its 2013 peak.
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The holdup hinged on his hope to build out a more substantial patio cover for the restaurant’s outdoor seating area, which wraps around two sides.
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The deck wraps around the top of the building, providing panoramic views of the East Crossroads.
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The plastic that encases laundry pods dissolves and rinses out with the excess water.
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The faux hair encases her locs, allowing the blonde to be the focal point of the look.
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Sitting unassumingly on a city plaza, the spruce structure encloses a windowless cylinder of silence.
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The chicken embryo is embedded in the membrane that encloses the yolk, and the tension on the membrane provided by the yolk is needed for the embryo to develop properly.
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Whether a black hole appears dark or dazzling depends largely on how much gas and dust surrounds it, not on the black hole itself.
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Courts are not operating in the same zone of scientific uncertainty that surrounds many glyphosate, talc, or social media claims.
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To understand why that shrouds a black hole in mystery, consider how no signal can travel faster than light.
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Secrecy shrouds the guest list, although photos of John Legend and the Beckhams at Argentaia have popped on social media.
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Don’t miss the park’s Canopy Walkway, which includes a 100-foot expanse suspended 25 feet in the air that travels through the treetops and a 74-foot tower that offers a literal bird’s-eye view of the expansive park.
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Each invite reportedly includes a unque watermark so the famous couple will know if anyone leaks information about their nuptials on social media.
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In reality, Lewis says, men have a deep, wide range of feeling that encompasses both traditionally masculine and traditionally feminine aspects.
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The destination encompasses six islands strung together between Key Largo and Key West, and a whole lot of adventure from excellent sportfishing to kayaking emerald waters.
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“Envelops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envelops. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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