envelop
verb (used with object)
to wrap up in or as in a covering.
enveloping
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present participleof envelop.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“It was just really overwhelming,” the 25-year-old said of the smell enveloping the Uber he took to the airport.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, John, David, and guest host Juliette Kayyem discuss the newest drama enveloping semi-royals Prince Harry and Meghan after they announced an impending move back to the UK.
From Slate ● Aug. 27, 2026
Everyone seems to have formed their own opinion on the alleged cheating scandal enveloping Saltburn Cricket Club, and it's not hard to see why.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
In this section, Carney plays a supporting role to Pepper’s lead; “Escape from New York” is the enveloping soundtrack.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
He smiled a little, feeling a tingling sensation enveloping all his body.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
