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enveloped





ADJECTIVE
surrounded
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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At night, the narrow cobbled streets of Old Havana are enveloped in inky black, devoid of power and virtually deserted.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

After he grounded out in his final at-bat, Freeman enveloped him in an impromptu bear hug.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

He said it took him five minutes to smother the flames with a fire blanket before he noticed his whole house was becoming enveloped in smoke.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

Soon after, it was enveloped in the chaos within the U.S. car industry.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

Meanwhile, other parts of the city were constantly enveloped in construction projects, which testified to the continued wealth and vitality of the state.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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