as in summarized
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
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Recent Examples of encapsulated
In that sense, the end of San Antonio’s playoff-clinching victory over Phoenix on Thursday night encapsulated the last six years.
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Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Mar. 2026
That single sequence has encapsulated Denver’s dealings — or lack of them — through the first week of free agency.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Simultaneously, a conditioning complex of peptides, ceramides, encapsulated hyaluronic acid, and botanical ingredients works to smooth, cushion, and replenish moisture where it’s most needed.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
In those early days, Zelensky’s uncanny capacity for survival and humor encapsulated the defiant mood of the country.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
And so that’s kind of encapsulated in the scene with him and Maggie afterwards.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
The final hours of the transfer window encapsulated their newfound oddity, and recent results have left them facing a relegation battle.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
To me, the Rajneesh encapsulated so much of what seemed free and hopeful about the nineteen-seventies and eighties.
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
And there, the school’s first Heisman Trophy winner finished off the 27-21 victory on Miami’s home field with one powerful, spinning touchdown run that encapsulated Indiana’s fight to the top.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Mar. 2026
That single sequence has encapsulated Denver’s dealings — or lack of them — through the first week of free agency.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Simultaneously, a conditioning complex of peptides, ceramides, encapsulated hyaluronic acid, and botanical ingredients works to smooth, cushion, and replenish moisture where it’s most needed.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
In those early days, Zelensky’s uncanny capacity for survival and humor encapsulated the defiant mood of the country.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
And so that’s kind of encapsulated in the scene with him and Maggie afterwards.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
The final hours of the transfer window encapsulated their newfound oddity, and recent results have left them facing a relegation battle.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
To me, the Rajneesh encapsulated so much of what seemed free and hopeful about the nineteen-seventies and eighties.
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
And there, the school’s first Heisman Trophy winner finished off the 27-21 victory on Miami’s home field with one powerful, spinning touchdown run that encapsulated Indiana’s fight to the top.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encapsulated
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Here’s the five-day forecast for Broward and Palm Beach counties, summarized by AI based on information from the National Weather Service.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the late afternoon prior to the shooting, the pair were arguing then went upstairs to move away from the children, who stayed on the first floor, according to an account from the eldest child that was summarized in the affidavit.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The update was detailed through Xiaomi Technology’s official WeChat account, where the company outlined how the new hand design moves closer to human-scale manipulation and long-duration industrial operation.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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The paper outlined best practices for responsibly using LCA data in the apparel and fashion industry, and Textile Exchange has implemented those protocols in this report.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Encapsulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encapsulated. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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