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as in housed
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 wrapped
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 enveloped
To that end, the William Morris wallpaper in the pantry was varnished for an aged, wax-cloth effect, and the enchanting powder room in the playroom is enveloped in a personalized mural.
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Busola Evans, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
The main residence, enveloped in native plantings and a native oak grove, harks back to 1956 and retains a distinct midcentury style, though it was recently reimagined with rich, natural materials, a neutral color palette, and a strong connection to the outdoors through its many windows.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
Motorists may be driving on dry roads with clear visibility one moment and then be enveloped in a wall of snow the next, struggling to see and maintain control.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
The carousel of images was recently shared on the official Instagram account of Disneyland Paris as the season's wintry weather aptly enveloped the region.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Drama has enveloped the Raiders in his first full season in that role.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
This sprawling, village-style resort is the first Six Senses outpost in the Caribbean, with grounds enveloped by two pristine beaches and a lagoon.
—Danielle Pointdujour, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
Life in the world’s most polluted city The sky in New Delhi is enveloped with smog, leaving many residents with persistent coughs, lung issues and stinging eyes.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
The graying convict sat slumped in a wheelchair — a far cry from the flamboyant woman who sometimes was mistaken for actress Elizabeth Taylor and who glided through rooms enveloped in the scent of gardenias, Kimes’ dad’s favorite scent.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Busola Evans, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
The main residence, enveloped in native plantings and a native oak grove, harks back to 1956 and retains a distinct midcentury style, though it was recently reimagined with rich, natural materials, a neutral color palette, and a strong connection to the outdoors through its many windows.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
Motorists may be driving on dry roads with clear visibility one moment and then be enveloped in a wall of snow the next, struggling to see and maintain control.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
The carousel of images was recently shared on the official Instagram account of Disneyland Paris as the season's wintry weather aptly enveloped the region.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Drama has enveloped the Raiders in his first full season in that role.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
This sprawling, village-style resort is the first Six Senses outpost in the Caribbean, with grounds enveloped by two pristine beaches and a lagoon.
—Danielle Pointdujour, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
Life in the world’s most polluted city The sky in New Delhi is enveloped with smog, leaving many residents with persistent coughs, lung issues and stinging eyes.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
The graying convict sat slumped in a wheelchair — a far cry from the flamboyant woman who sometimes was mistaken for actress Elizabeth Taylor and who glided through rooms enveloped in the scent of gardenias, Kimes’ dad’s favorite scent.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enveloped
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Among the artworks expected to be housed there are important Cubist treasures donated to the Met by Leonard Lauder in 2013.Alex Greenberger for ARTNews, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Deep learning and artificial intelligence continue to push our ideas of what’s possible, and expand the capabilities of digital systems housed on electronic hardware.John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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It is surrounded by a high fence, and visitors won’t be allowed inside for now.Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Troops have surrounded Beit Lahiya, Beit Hanoun and the urban Jabaliya refugee camp, allowing in almost no humanitarian aid and ordering tens of thousands to flee to nearby Gaza City.Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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But the change in power is shrouded by uncertainty, too.Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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According to a ProPublica report, insurer denial rates are shrouded in mystery and there is a lack of transparency regarding why an insurance company rejects recommended care.Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Past the security gates of the Serra Retreat area of Malibu sits a small enclave of luxury homes, many of them gated or enclosed with walls.Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Well, the dams enclosed reservoirs, obviously.Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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The amount included a $50,000 guarantee the school had paid to the VII Group, as well as transportation and accommodation expenses that were supposed to be reimbursed.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Other announcements included an experimental coding agent called Jules, which uses AI to generate simple computer code and carry out menial software engineering tasks, like fixing bugs.Richard Nieva, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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