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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
Mike Wall, Space.com, 31 July 2025
There was also an exclusive merch capsule debut from Jeff Staple.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 27 July 2025
Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Its flights last 10 to 12 minutes from liftoff to capsule touchdown; passengers get to experience a few minutes of weightlessness and see Earth against the blackness of space.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 20 June 2025
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Noun
If all goes to plan, the mission's Crew Dragon capsule, named Endeavour, will dock with the orbiting lab on Saturday (Aug. 2) around 3 a.m. EDT (0700 GMT).
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 31 July 2025
There was also an exclusive merch capsule debut from Jeff Staple.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 27 July 2025
Adjective
Following a collaboration with the NFL in Oct. 2024, the team then set its eyes on the French Open in early June with an eight-piece capsule collection with Head Sportswear.
—Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Its flights last 10 to 12 minutes from liftoff to capsule touchdown; passengers get to experience a few minutes of weightlessness and see Earth against the blackness of space.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capsule
Noun
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In birth control pills like Nextstellis, E4 helps prevent pregnancy, just like other estrogens do, but with a lower impact on blood clotting and liver function.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
25 July 2025
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Another major reason is that the black box warning is currently on all types of hormone treatments, including vaginal therapies that deliver far lower doses and do not have the systemic effect of, say, an estrogen-containing pill.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Per the affidavit, DNA was found on a knife sheath located at the scene of the crime.—
Time,
Time,
23 July 2025
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Each of them suffered multiple stab wounds from a large knife, believed to be the Ka-Bar that came from a leather sheath found next to Mogen's body.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Its analysis shows that searches with AI summaries reduce clicks, and their prevalence is increasing.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 July 2025
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Here's a summary: Tencent leads with 52 apps compatible.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Draft concise speaker notes, of a maximum length of 40 words, to accompany each slide.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Those include developing a clear and concise framework of the city’s role in disaster response, creating a city-specific recovery plan, clarifying the roles of the mayor’s office and City Council and updating disaster communication plan, policies and training.—
Jaelyn Rodriguez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 July 2025
Verb
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The answer is a large-scale study (compressing five days of work into four) that employs more objective measurements in addition to self-reports and shows results that satisfy both worker well-being and business objectives.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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They are often compressed into triangular, ball, or cylinder shapes and wrapped in seaweed.—
Michiko Tomioka,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
Noun
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recommending banning a compound found in unregulated tablets, gummies and drink mixes sold online and at gas stations and convenience stores, the Trump administration announced this week.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Samsung said that strong performance was driven by robust sales of its Galaxy S25 series and Galaxy A series smartphones, as well as its Galaxy tablets.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
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Officials said deputies found multiple shell casings at the scene and later learned that four other gunshot victims checked into area hospitals.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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Working with the Miami Gardens and Miami Beach police departments, detectives linked the gun used in the shooting back to Warren Pollock through shell casings from a shooting that took place in 2021 in Miami Gardens.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
18 July 2025
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The Journal reported that Trump's note featured typewritten text surrounded by the outline of a naked woman, complete with Trump's signature below the woman's waist, which appeared to mimic pubic hair.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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Its edges are gently rounded, without the hard contrast-y outline of the macOS pointer.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
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“Capsule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capsule. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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