1
as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
darkness began to enfold the lonely house on the hill
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as in to hug
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 enfold
Here, the screen serves to connect the museum with the enfolding park and keep the two separate at the same time.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Dec. 2024
Tannins enfolded into hefty dark fruit and mocha flavors, highlighted by firm acidity.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Tannins well enfolded into this bold juice, with bracing and brilliant acidity.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
But there’s another loss enfolded into that one, a loss that’s just sort of…there.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Dec. 2024
Tannins enfolded into hefty dark fruit and mocha flavors, highlighted by firm acidity.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Tannins well enfolded into this bold juice, with bracing and brilliant acidity.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
But there’s another loss enfolded into that one, a loss that’s just sort of…there.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enfold
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While Garcia didn't reveal any other details about the baby, the video showed a close-up of the little one wrapped in a purple swaddle.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Easter egg—once a grocery-store staple wrapped in foil—is now commanding headlines, luxury price tags, and social media attention.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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There was the infamous time McMahon punished Triple H for hugging Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, and Shawn Michaels in the center of the ring at a house show, breaking kayfabe when this was something wrestlers didn't do.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Shelby Bottoms Greenway An oasis in Music City, this five-mile walking trail hugs the Cumberland River.—
Eva Fedderly,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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Kail’s Louise presents a more honest style, a more reactionary and straightforward approach to the zaniness that envelops.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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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
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Both were seen visually emotional, clasping their faces at times.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2025
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With her hands clasped to the sides of her face, the well-to-do woman is said to have demonstrated her request by lifting the corners of her mouth and cheeks.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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The couple's relationship began in 2003 and ended in 2007, and was shrouded in controversy.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The group’s music and imagery spoke to him, but so did the tale of Morrison’s short, tumultuous life and, especially, his death, which has always been shrouded in some mystery.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2025
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Second to a lower-back tattoo depicting the sun cradled by a crescent moon, a belly button ring was the coolest body-modification trend of the ’90s and early aughts.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Canadian dignitary, who's cradling Noah, agrees to consider sending her country's refugees back.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Aggressive dogs feared On Nov. 3, the day after the attack, a Kansas City Pet Project investigator found around nine puppies a few months old enclosed in wire kennels in a back bedroom.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Most of their lives have been enclosed in prison cells.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
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Banks that cling to legacy distribution models may see their brand recognition diminish, even as demand for their core services remains strong.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The creator, known as Ayla Meade, shared a short video to the platform on April 8, capturing her loyal dog clinging to her arm and shoulder during a few car rides.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Enfold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enfold. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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