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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The footage of the Birch Glacier's collapse on Wednesday showed a violent surge of ice, rock and mud followed by a dense dust cloud that quickly enveloped the Alpine village of Blatten, with homes disappearing beneath thick brown sludge.
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Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
From rich, indulgent creams that envelop your skin in a comforting cocoon of moisture to lightweight, gel-like formulas that absorb without a trace, there’s something for everyone.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 May 2025
Photo : Become Legendary An aerial view shows the home enveloped in a tight cluster of trees and foliage.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
The weather system spawned tornadoes in Wisconsin and temporarily enveloped parts of Illinois — including Chicago — in a pall of dust.
—Matthew Brown, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
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Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
From rich, indulgent creams that envelop your skin in a comforting cocoon of moisture to lightweight, gel-like formulas that absorb without a trace, there’s something for everyone.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 May 2025
Photo : Become Legendary An aerial view shows the home enveloped in a tight cluster of trees and foliage.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
The weather system spawned tornadoes in Wisconsin and temporarily enveloped parts of Illinois — including Chicago — in a pall of dust.
—Matthew Brown, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 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 3 Jun. 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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