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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
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.
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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 lilting Calle Malaga, Morocco’s official entry for the International Feature Film Oscar, is a joy largely because of its veteran star who envelops the screen and grabs a role of a career.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 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
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 lilting Calle Malaga, Morocco’s official entry for the International Feature Film Oscar, is a joy largely because of its veteran star who envelops the screen and grabs a role of a career.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 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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Fox News Digital reached out to Jurupa Unified School District, which houses Jurupa Valley and Patriot High School, and the Chaffey Joint Union High School District, which houses Los Osos, for a response.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Ohio is one of 23 states that houses Asian longhorn ticks, with the latest siting in Butler County near Cincinnati.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 2025
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Eventually, as the project wraps in coming years, that total will soar to 5,700 acres.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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The beauty of the design is that the wood wraps around the entire back.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 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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The Ring of Fire surrounds much of the Pacific Ocean and is home to numerous oceanic trenches, volcanic arcs, and fault systems.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Another diagnostic option involves measuring amyloid beta and certain modified forms of tau in the cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, but collecting this fluid requires a lumbar puncture, which many people find too invasive.—
Robert Martone,
Scientific American,
10 Oct. 2025
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Heart disease is a broad term that encompasses all the disorders that affect the heart’s function and structure, from coronary artery disease (CAD) to congenital heart disease (CHD) to arrhythmias, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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The unit encompasses a generous 6,615 square feet of land, featuring abundant outdoor space and a pool.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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In addition, the house includes two parking spots, granting ample parking space for two vehicles.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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The studio was designed by the architect Josep Lluís Sert, and the property includes the 18th-century villa up the hill, where Miró left behind charcoal graffiti on the walls and several of his artworks.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Envelops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envelops. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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