as in to summarize
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
can you encapsulate the speech in about a paragraph?
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Recent Examples of encapsulate
The scene on the runway encapsulated the tumultuous diplomatic process, led by Pakistan and Qatar, that led to last week’s deal to end a war that destabilized the Middle East and damaged the world economy.
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E. Eduardo Castillo,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Nothing encapsulated that more than his famous Independence Day speech at the Palace of the Nation in Léopoldville (current-day Kinshasa) on June 30, 1960.
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Emile Nuh,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
This is an irresistible classic—picture afternoon tea in London, and this encapsulates it perfectly.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
The duo even rewatched and reacted to the several clips encapsulating their undeniable chemistry in a video shared to social media, delighting in looking back on their near-decade's worth of viral clips.
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Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
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E. Eduardo Castillo,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Nothing encapsulated that more than his famous Independence Day speech at the Palace of the Nation in Léopoldville (current-day Kinshasa) on June 30, 1960.
—
Emile Nuh,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
This is an irresistible classic—picture afternoon tea in London, and this encapsulates it perfectly.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
The duo even rewatched and reacted to the several clips encapsulating their undeniable chemistry in a video shared to social media, delighting in looking back on their near-decade's worth of viral clips.
—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encapsulate
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Large language models can summarize sentiment, identify recurring themes and use guest feedback to shape recommendations.
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Why Lawrence, Kansas ranks high The article goes into the history of Lawrence, summarizing the establishment of the town by abolitionists, political violence, and being a stop for the Underground Railroad.
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The wide-ranging ordinance outlined how far away data centers can be built from nearby communities, how much noise the centers can emit and what reports property owners must submit to the city.
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During a recent industry webcast alongside leaders from Cisco, Intel, and Nutanix, Debo Dutta, Chief AI Officer at Nutanix, outlined a strategic blueprint to help executives navigate this transition.
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“Encapsulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encapsulate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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