envelop
verb
en·vel·op
in-ˈve-ləp 
en-
enveloped; enveloping; envelops
1
: to enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
2
: to mount an attack on (an enemy's flank)
Examples of envelop in a Sentence
a chronic mistrust of outsiders envelops that neighborhood, cutting it off from the rest of the city
the truth of the presidential assassination is enveloped in a dense fog of myths and conspiracy theories
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Within hours, the catastrophic accident was enveloped by a frenzy of media attention.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 30 Apr. 2025
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—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
Tartt’s detailed, enveloping prose and the winding twists of Theo’s life connect not just to a piece of art but to human emotions and a sense of beauty that stretches across time.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Additionally, the scent features a rich, enveloping blend of oud, sandalwood, jasmine, and vetiver that’ll transform your wash days into a restorative, spa-like retreat.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 30 Apr. 2025
As DeSantis wants lawmakers to create an Office of Hope Florida under the governor in state law, Hope Florida’s charity arm is enveloped in a growing scandal over $10 million in state settlement money that was funneled through its coffers to two dark-money groups.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
Tartt’s detailed, enveloping prose and the winding twists of Theo’s life connect not just to a piece of art but to human emotions and a sense of beauty that stretches across time.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for envelop
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“Envelop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/envelop. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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envelop
verb
en·vel·op
in-ˈvel-əp
: to surround and enclose completely with or as if with a covering
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