enshrouded

verb

Definition of enshroudednext
past tense of enshroud
1
as in obscured
to keep secret or shut off from view the criminal organization uses a strictly enforced vow of silence to enshroud its villainous doings

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2
as in shrouded
to surround or cover closely a dense fog enshrouded the bridge spanning the harbor

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  1. obscured
  2. shrouded
  3. concealed
  4. enveloped
  5. covered
  6. enclosed
  7. suppressed
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  • But it has been largely obscured by the perpetual closeness of statewide elections here, and the fact that Democrats have been winning them more often than losing them.
    Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This recent run has somewhat obscured the Penguins’ penchant for allowing the first goal.
    Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of obscured
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  • The origins of Stonehenge are shrouded in mystery, but it was built to align with the sun on solstice days.
    Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Details about the missile are shrouded in mystery, and Raytheon officials referred questions on the matter to the Army.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of shrouded
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  • The octopus’ position on the board is concealed, playing cards to bluff about their location, and sneaking around the board trying to grab its food.
    James Palmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The Wicked café too had a backdrop which resembled the movie set as a screen showing the wizard's mask was partly concealed by a curtain which looked like one from the film.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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  • The nearby dining area rests alongside a gourmet kitchen enveloped in walnut cabinetry.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Since then, the Adams administration has been enveloped by a series of searches and seizures from investigators, leading to the resignations of top officials, including his police commissioner, schools chancellor, multiple deputy mayors and his director of Asian affairs.
    Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of enveloped
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  • And the gentlest of hands picked it up and tucked it into the manger straw, and tucked the baby in beside it, and covered them both with the cloak.
    Karen Zautyk, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Helen, covered in more blood than Carrie at prom, crumples in joy and gratitude.
    Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • Think tender, aromatic vegetables enclosed in cheesy layers with a jammy, flavorful tomato sauce.
    Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The exterior of the Hudson's tower is now mostly, although not entirely, enclosed with glass.
    JC Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of enclosed
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  • After the Korean War, the dictatorship suppressed those who participated in the human-rights and labor movements, or who called for democracy, by labelling them as Communists.
    Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The final report touted how its work resulted in Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg admitting to Jordan that Facebook improperly bent to pressure from the Biden administration and suppressed content about COVID-19.
    Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Dec. 2024
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