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as in pill
a small mass containing medicine to be taken orally
took an antibiotic capsule three times a day for a week
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as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
a capsule containing all sorts of items from our era that is to be opened 100 years from now
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as in summary
a short statement of the main points
capsules of the day's major news stories appear on the paper's second page
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as in concise
marked by the use of few words to convey much information or meaning
capsule reviews of the latest offerings at the multiplex
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as in to compress
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
newscasts that capsule complex, important stories into one-minute bits for easy digestion by viewers
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Recent Examples of capsule
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Minimalism doesn’t have to mean all-white walls or capsule wardrobes in neutral tones.
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
Her laidback outfit recipe consists of three capsule wardrobe staples: a basic tee, button-down overshirt, and wide-leg pants.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
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Noun
According to Omi, take two capsules per day.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Minimalism doesn’t have to mean all-white walls or capsule wardrobes in neutral tones.
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Over the course of one week, the students worked together to create a capsule collection, fashion industry speak for versatile clothing items and accessories that can work together or complement other outfits.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
Her laidback outfit recipe consists of three capsule wardrobe staples: a basic tee, button-down overshirt, and wide-leg pants.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capsule
Noun
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Only the longest, softest fibers make it into the final yarn, as those pill less than shorter ones.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 Sep. 2025
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This can be done through daily pills or monthly injections.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Although police recovered an ample sample from the snap on the sheath, Kohberger's DNA wasn't in the government's Combined DNA Index System, known as CODIS, because he hadn't been implicated in any prior crimes.—
Michael Ruiz , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, minimalist sheaths, à la Altuzarra and Alberta Ferretti, play up the sophisticated sheen of satin.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
28 Aug. 2025
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Analysts now warn that Patel's on-air summaries may force prosecutors to respond in court, potentially complicating an already fast-moving and closely watched prosecution.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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This is crucial since AI summaries often skip site visits.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Harnessing Technology the Right Way Mr. Espino has embraced artificial intelligence (AI), but with a focused strategy using concise and precise data.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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McVey, 28, has reaped a personal bonus from the concise coaching: he’s been freed up to develop his game by not having to direct traffic as much.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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Both Michigan Central and Emergent Campus models compress this learning curve by integrating practical application from day one.—
Alison Griffin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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According to Spotify, Bluetooth currently doesn’t provide enough bandwidth to transmit lossless audio, so the signal has to be compressed before being sent.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From powerful gaming consoles and mirrorless cameras to stylish ultrabooks and tablets, a pair of USB-C and Mini-HDMI connectors serves as a universal passport to your environment.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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An employee might switch between a corporate laptop, personal phone, and shared tablet, all accessing sensitive and proprietary data.—
Max Silber,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The messages on the bullet casings also included a mix of memes and allusions to video games.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Republican governor cited as evidence engravings on bullet casings found in the rifle that authorities believe was used in the attack, as well as messages attributed to the suspect that a roommate shared with law enforcement.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Sep. 2025
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Here's an outline of some of those moral and ethical dilemmas that appear to be keeping Altman awake at night.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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Tillman wore a stunning all-white suit and bowtie, while Cumming sported a chic black suit accented with white outlines, and a giant pussybow tie.—
James Factora,
Them.,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Capsule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capsule. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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