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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David John Chávez, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
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West Ham manager Graham Potter — a man less prone to public displays of emotion — was even annoyed by being made to wait for his post-match handshake as Pereira was enveloped by his backroom team in an outbreak of jubilation.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
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David John Chávez, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
The floor-length, black gown, which debuted in Paris Couture Week earlier this year, features an asymmetrical top speckled with flames, and a sheer skirt that flows into a long train — also enveloped in flames.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The Rest & Relaxation Retreat is a favorite among solo travelers, couples, and wellness seekers who want the freedom to choose their own schedule while still being enveloped in a nurturing, intentional environment.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
West Ham manager Graham Potter — a man less prone to public displays of emotion — was even annoyed by being made to wait for his post-match handshake as Pereira was enveloped by his backroom team in an outbreak of jubilation.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 2 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 28 Apr. 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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