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
Image The area, enfolded by the city, seems modest, even discreet.
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Scott Mowbray Amrita Chandradas, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Brain rot is thus a strikingly capacious term, enfolding the psychological and cognitive decay wrought by screen addiction, the bacteria-like content that feeds the addiction, and the argot of a generation for whom much of this content is made.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
The way Colman enfolded himself into the family, into the group, that’s a bond that’s gonna last forever with each one of us.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024
The Longfellow Hotel, by contrast, enfolds visitors in comfort while gently nudging them to see the city.
—Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2024
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Scott Mowbray Amrita Chandradas, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Brain rot is thus a strikingly capacious term, enfolding the psychological and cognitive decay wrought by screen addiction, the bacteria-like content that feeds the addiction, and the argot of a generation for whom much of this content is made.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
The way Colman enfolded himself into the family, into the group, that’s a bond that’s gonna last forever with each one of us.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024
The Longfellow Hotel, by contrast, enfolds visitors in comfort while gently nudging them to see the city.
—Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enfold
Verb
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The shows — which kicked off in March 2023 — wrapped in October.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Cheese Sticks Individually wrapped cheese sticks are a portable, high-protein snack option that can be paired with other high-protein foods, like eggs and turkey sticks.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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My friend hugged me quickly and ran off consumed with hosting duties.—
Time,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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Ovechkin then hugged team equipment and training staff on the bench and went through a handshake line with the Islanders as crew members set up for the 895 ceremony.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The primary motif of the series — created, written and directed by Mike White — has always been to satirize the wealthy who, even while enveloped by the world’s most tranquil and extraordinary surroundings, can’t help but indulge their egos or keep up with their ever-growing list of grievances.—
Maya Salam,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Could the similarly dark-haired Mikey Madison or Margaret Qualley be enveloped into the fold too?—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the audience, Wade Sr. nodded slowly, his hands clasped.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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The players’ victory cries echoing off the walls, Al-Khelaifi greeted each of them in turn, clasping their heads between his hands and bellowing his congratulations into their ears.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As always with Trump, much is shrouded with uncertainty.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
2 Apr. 2025
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The tariff rollout, still partially shrouded in uncertainty, is expected to target nations with the largest trade imbalances with the U.S., such as China, India, the European Union, and Mexico.—
Dan Cody,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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With January's ceasefire now broken, parents in Gaza are once again cradling too-small shrouds, and families are forced to weigh starvation and displacement against bombs.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Hadid was seen kissing, cradling, and caressing her fragrance, Orebella, in the scent Salted Muse.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This collaboration isn’t simply nostalgia enclosed in blister packs.—
Nik Miles,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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Outdoor space: The balcony on the main level, enclosed with a clear railing, has space for outdoor dining.—
Angela Serratore,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Peterson and 10 other employees eventually fled the area, clinging to plastic pipes from a semi-truck, according to the Knoxville News Sentinel.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Delap has been a shining light for Ipswich this season, scoring 11 of their 30 Premier League goals to keep them clinging to their top-flight status with their fingertips.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Enfold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enfold. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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