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as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
he retired to the cocoon of his study whenever he'd had enough of the company
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
cocooned in puffy down parkas, we braved the bitter cold as best we could
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Recent Examples of cocoon
Bob Fischer, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
An aerialist is suspended inside a tight stocking-like net that resembles a cocoon.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
Inspired by the local cenotes, the space feels cocooning and protected, with plenty of water elements, including hydrotherapy pools and a skylight covered by rippling water from a reflecting pool upstairs.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
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Noun
People farm insects for all sorts of reasons: Farmers rear bees to pollinate billions of dollars of crops, textile companies raise silkworms for their cocoons, and cosmetic companies use cochineal beetles for dyes.
—Bob Fischer, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
An aerialist is suspended inside a tight stocking-like net that resembles a cocoon.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
Ginnie Springs Florida Florida’s gin-clear, spring-fed waters cocooned by tropical flora are unlike any other floats in the US.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
Inspired by the local cenotes, the space feels cocooning and protected, with plenty of water elements, including hydrotherapy pools and a skylight covered by rippling water from a reflecting pool upstairs.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocoon
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The 30-year-old, who was arrested in December 2022, was allegedly linked to the crime scene by DNA recovered from a knife sheath and cell phone pings, per a probable cause affidavit previously obtained by PEOPLE.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Surprisingly, the team discovered that one of the two giant bony claws has its keratin sheath—comparable to a human nail—still preserved.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
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After the pandemic, retailers started to build up inventory excess as a buffer.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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New York has two power left-handed arms in Max Fried and Carlos Rodon, and Lopez could be the buffer between the two.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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While Garcia didn't reveal any other details about the baby, the video showed a close-up of the little one wrapped in a purple swaddle.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Easter egg—once a grocery-store staple wrapped in foil—is now commanding headlines, luxury price tags, and social media attention.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Five shell casings were collected from the scene near the camera, which is valued at more than $5,000.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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The kids reported seeing a silver Toyota Tacoma at a campsite in the area at about 10 p.m., and sheriff’s deputies later found 10mm shell casings at Bradbury Flat and a 10mm handgun in Caton’s home.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Apr. 2025
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Golden Dome would be very different than Israel's Iron Dome Trump's speech to Congress and his executive order have both referenced Israel's Iron Dome missile shield.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
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Even her accessories were theatrical—like her spiked Balenciaga dad cap, and futuristic shield shades.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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Kail’s Louise presents a more honest style, a more reactionary and straightforward approach to the zaniness that envelops.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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The floor-length, black gown, which debuted in Paris Couture Week earlier this year, features an asymmetrical top speckled with flames, and a sheer skirt that flows into a long train — also enveloped in flames.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The intrigue: While some areas with relatively high shares of young adults living at a parent's home also have relatively steep housing costs, Pew didn't find a clear link between those factors.—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
22 Apr. 2025
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This means attracting and retaining talent by improving housing affordability, transportation access and quality of life.—
Will Anderson,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
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Notably, JPMorgan has added nearly half a billion dollars to its financial cushion, preparing for losses from customers who won’t be able to pay credit card debts and loans.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2025
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Regular vacuuming and spot-cleaning between deep washes will help preserve outdoor cushions, says Barnard. 5.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Cocoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocoon. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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