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as in to immerse
to hold the attention of
enwrapped in my own reverie, I failed to notice the coworker standing outside my cubicle
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
an air of serene self-satisfaction enwraps the leafy, well-to-do suburb
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Recent Examples of enwrap
The two-ply, buttery cashmere fabric feels like a cloud enwrapping your body.
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Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2023
These days, gaming is the most popular use for curved screens, as players sit close to the display and feel the virtual world enwrap them.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 2 Sep. 2022
But, for 25 summers, top singers from some of Minnesota's best choirs traditionally forsake the lake and gather between seasons to enwrap Twin Cities audiences in cooling, calming harmonies.
—Star Tribune, 29 July 2021
The sweater features plackets of thick, braided, water-wicking yarn, as if a sheep had yielded its entire winter coat to enwrap Evans in comfort.
—Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2019
Boskovich sets the tone with a conversational style that enwraps solid scholarship.
—Paul Di Filippo, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2019
Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2023
These days, gaming is the most popular use for curved screens, as players sit close to the display and feel the virtual world enwrap them.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 2 Sep. 2022
But, for 25 summers, top singers from some of Minnesota's best choirs traditionally forsake the lake and gather between seasons to enwrap Twin Cities audiences in cooling, calming harmonies.
—Star Tribune, 29 July 2021
The sweater features plackets of thick, braided, water-wicking yarn, as if a sheep had yielded its entire winter coat to enwrap Evans in comfort.
—Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2019
Boskovich sets the tone with a conversational style that enwraps solid scholarship.
—Paul Di Filippo, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enwrap
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This is the perfect time to immerse yourself in a passion project or share your latest ideas with those around you.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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Abbey Marino-Briggs, Adjunct Professor at the University of Tulsa and Founder of The Bold Professional, has spent the past seven years deeply immersed in the hiring process — managing recruitment, leading internship programs, and conducting over 1,000 job interviews.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Williamson shared an Instagram Stories selfie with Hudson, who had her arms wrapped around the celebrity chef’s shoulders.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Outdoors, the residence stuns with an oversized private terrace that wraps around two sides of the penthouse, and is outfitted with a bioethanol fire pit surrounded by outdoor seating and a dining area under a pergola.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The Industrialist Facing the Barclays Center, The Industrialist occupies a four-story warehouse reimagined as an artist's sanctuary.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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One notable holdover from the prior films is providing a thread of lesbian desire, though Megan’s unrequited pining for Lori occupies a more marginal place in the narrative this time around.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
23 May 2025
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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.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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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
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The sun's outer atmosphere — the corona — has long intrigued scientists due to its extreme temperatures, violent eruptions and towering prominences — vast filaments of plasma extending out from the solar surface.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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Iconic and elusive species Distinguished by its dark fur, pointed ears and solitary behavior, the animal has intrigued scientists for generations.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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In the wordless teaser, Nick and Judy chase after the reptile while pursued by hippos in uniform themselves, before ultimately encountering a different villain, shrouded under a hood and unseen except for their glowing yellow eyes.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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In a cinematic video shared on her social media accounts, the names of the 13 songs on the album flash in white text in between shots of Cyrus modeling a number of chic looks in various performance spaces, backlit by spotlights and sometimes shrouded in fog.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
19 May 2025
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One name that could interest Golden State is guard Derrick White from the Boston Celtics.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Perhaps Trump's memo will surface more novel tactics that interest the administration.—
Ashley Belanger – May 20,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2025
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The fencing should enclose the pool, have a self-close latch out of the reach of children and be at least 4 feet high.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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The intricate lacing system is enclosed and features white accents.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
22 May 2025
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“Enwrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enwrap. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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