ENFOLDS Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

enfolds

verb

present tense third-person singular of enfold

as in wraps

to surround or cover closely darkness began to enfold the lonely house on the hill

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as in hugs

to put one's arms around and press tightly the winner enfolded the huge bouquet of roses in her arms and thanked the judges

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Recent Examples of enfolds This oneness gives us a sacred sense of belonging to God, divine Love, who enfolds each one of us. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Oct. 2026 The Montreal experimental trio subtracts drums and enfolds itself within resonant, rumbling guitar tones that summon otherworldly emotion. — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026

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The Aegean Dragon maki ($23), for example, combines shrimp tempura with criollo relish and harissa, while the Kataifi ($33) wraps tuna and melon in shredded pastry.

— Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Nolan Interiors wraps individual cushions Over at Martha Stewart, Blythe Copeland recommended the Magic Sofa Covers from Nolan Interiors for households that want a cushion-by-cushion fit.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of wraps

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The curvaceous Road to Hana, which hugs Maui's northeastern shore around Haleakalā National Park, is one of the island's most memorable experiences, one that will make the hassle of renting a car worth it.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Hilary Swank hugs The Lion King’s Ntsepa Pitjeng-Molebatsi (l) and Steven Taylor backstage at the Broadway production in New York City.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of hugs

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Soft shearling envelops the silhouettes inside and out, adding a tactile dimension to the design.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
The hotel’s unprecedented vantage point envelops guests in panoramic views of Melbourne and the ocean lapping at Port Phillip Bay.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of envelops

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The larger ring also improves sensitivity because optical gyroscopes can detect smaller rotations when the light encloses a greater area.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
The building encloses an acre of private landscaped courtyard, which the apartment’s airy living area overlooks.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of encloses

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Progressives like Melat Kiros have signaled their votes for Jeffries might be up for grabs unless their leadership embraces more left-leaning policies, but most Democrats are skeptical about major defections.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Designed to move between occasions, the collection embraces the growing versatility of innerwear as outerwear.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of embraces

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Across Indonesia, seasonal forest fires are beginning to subside, but thick haze still shrouds parts of the island of Kalimantan.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Officials recommended Friday that Marylanders, especially those with underlying medical conditions, stay indoors as the smoke shrouds the state.

— Nicole Pilsbury, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2026

Definition of shrouds

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By roasting the brussels sprouts snuggled into a blanket of grated Parmesan cheese, the cheese melts into a crispy, frico-like sheet that clings onto the sprouts, surrounding them in a lace-like halo.

— Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Oct. 2026
Sigurd’s departure only deepens this cynicism, which Livia clings to for 27 years — until the pair reconnect on the phone for a truly excruciating conversation.

— Sam Worley, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026

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