envelops

verb

present tense third-person singular of envelop
1
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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2
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 When Dionne leans on Farrah, her best friend envelops her in the love Dionne’s mother is too hurt to give. — Judy Berman, Time, 29 June 2026 Without glowing screens, the darkness of the house envelops you even before the performance begins. — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026 This pot pie is made with a luxurious, velvety sauce that envelops tender pieces of chicken, carrots, celery, and peas. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 May 2026 The upper envelops the front of the foot and features a V-neck cut at the top and bottom, creating a more narrow appearance toward the center. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 June 2026 An extraordinary tiredness envelops my bones, rendering my senses into mush. — Joseph Trinidad, Longreads, 16 June 2026 First off, the firepit gathering space has been enhanced, with vines and the extension of an overhead structure, giving it the feeling of an elevated crown that envelops the contestants. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026 Spray paint hisses and music envelops Amsterdam Avenue as Knicks colors cover the sidewalk. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 June 2026 The One&Only’s prime location in the V&A Waterfront offers the best of both worlds - close enough to all the attractions of the Waterfront as well as the city, but still envelops you in a blissful bubble of privacy like only a resort hotel can. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for envelops
  1. houses
  2. wraps
  3. encases
  4. encloses
  5. surrounds
  6. shrouds
  7. includes
  8. encompasses
Verb
  • The property also houses its own private theater, wine cellar, tasting room, game room, poker room and fitness center.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Even with a modest rebound after the pandemic, the BOP today houses roughly 154,000 inmates, nearly 30 percent fewer than at its 2013 peak.
    — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of houses
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  • While every room has a private pool with amazing views, don’t miss the resort’s stunning main pool that wraps around a central garden.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • The deal that puts a brand in 4,000 stores gets its final validation not in a boardroom but in a line that wraps around a booth in New Orleans.
    — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of wraps
Verb
  • The plastic that encases laundry pods dissolves and rinses out with the excess water.
    — Katelyn Chef, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
  • The faux hair encases her locs, allowing the blonde to be the focal point of the look.
    — Larry Stansbury, InStyle, 25 May 2026
Definition of encases
Verb
  • Native palms and trees are drawn to the property’s edge, forming a living barrier that encloses without isolating.
    — Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Sitting unassumingly on a city plaza, the spruce structure encloses a windowless cylinder of silence.
    — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
Definition of encloses
Verb
  • With Harry's anticipated return to the UK this week, much interest surrounds the very public royal rift and many are wondering if the brothers will reunite.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Biddinger hopes the shrine at Queen of Heaven will help diminish the stigma that still often surrounds suicide.
    — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of surrounds
Verb
  • To understand why that shrouds a black hole in mystery, consider how no signal can travel faster than light.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 June 2026
  • Secrecy shrouds the guest list, although photos of John Legend and the Beckhams at Argentaia have popped on social media.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Definition of shrouds
Verb
  • Especially not when their pregame preparation includes having to try to block out an international uproar.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The signature quilted exterior includes four more pockets, so everything is within reach.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 7 July 2026
Definition of includes
Verb
  • Spanning the southeastern coast of Mississippi and into the panhandle of Florida, the Gulf Islands National Seashore encompasses both parts of the mainland as well as the islands.
    — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
  • Mental health encompasses more than just loneliness, including stress, anxiety and work-life balance.
    — Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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