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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
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
Approximately 20,000 bottles of the triglyceride-lowering drug icosapent ethyl were recalled because oxidation is causing the capsules to leak.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Irene Richardson, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
The document offers a capsule history of the six-inch-deep, eight-inch-wide circular void in the tax agency’s sidewalk.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The 1000-milligram capsules are packaged in 60- and 120- count plastic HDPE bottles with screw-on caps.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
Approximately 20,000 bottles of the triglyceride-lowering drug icosapent ethyl were recalled because oxidation is causing the capsules to leak.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Many of Le Bop’s items come in solid colors, which are excellent for capsule wardrobe pieces, but one standout in the collection is this cheetah-print cardigan.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
The document offers a capsule history of the six-inch-deep, eight-inch-wide circular void in the tax agency’s sidewalk.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capsule
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Prosecutors claim Sainz Salazar served as a key fentanyl producer for the Chapitos from about 2022 through 2025, helping manufacture millions of pills, arranging drug transactions under armed protection and operating labs that later became central to the group’s fentanyl production.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The offerings include Eli Lilly’s Zepbound starting at $299 a month and Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill for as little as $149 a month; AstraZeneca’s inhaler Bevespi for $51; and Pfizer’s Xeljanz, used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions, for $1,518,30.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Metallic heels were also on order for another of her husband's premieres — plus a textured sheath and her trademark glossy waves.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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The sleeveless sheath featured a deep V-neckline and strong, slightly extended shoulders, with sequins running in dense rows throughout.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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After the Justice Department shut the door on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files in July 2025, FBI agents worked on drafts of a 21-page presentation of all the evidence the FBI had gathered in the case, including a summary of allegations against 11 men.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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The 18-year-old was also charged with simple assault, a misdemeanor and summary charges of harassment and disorderly conduct.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As Mercury enters Pisces, your social life is busy, but concise communication isn’t your strong suit.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Get concise answers to your questions.—
David L. Stern,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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None of these would form the loose, granular snow conditions that compress under skis on Earth and Pluto's gravity only makes things worse.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Theoretically, the plasmas collide in the fusion chamber and are compressed by magnets around the machine.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Most studies use ginger supplements — capsules, tablets, powders or extracts — because the dosing and concentrations of their active compounds are more consistent compared with fresh ginger.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Your private butler stands but a tablet-click away.—
Juliet Kinsman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Mobile Crime Unit responded to process the scene and found multiple shell casings.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Forty-two shell casings were recovered by police inside and outside the lounge.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Single hearts and nail-bed outlines skew minimalist but instantly referential.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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Police say a neighbor them the man allegedly had the outline of a gun in his shirt.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Capsule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capsule. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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