as in to enclose
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
fear of the outside world can encase a person just as surely as stone walls
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Recent Examples of encase
Karsh, in other words, has encased himself and his sorrow in a cocoon of tech-titan cosmopolitan chic.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2025
Photo : Pierre Galant Oaks encase the aggregate concrete terraces.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025
The fragrance is encased in a sturdy rectangular glass vessel topped by a striking red wood cap, and is available at select retailers for $200.
—Alfredo Mineo, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
The production team's six cameras were each encased by protective plywood.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2025
Photo : Pierre Galant Oaks encase the aggregate concrete terraces.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025
The fragrance is encased in a sturdy rectangular glass vessel topped by a striking red wood cap, and is available at select retailers for $200.
—Alfredo Mineo, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
The production team's six cameras were each encased by protective plywood.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encase
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Aggressive dogs feared On Nov. 3, the day after the attack, a Kansas City Pet Project investigator found around nine puppies a few months old enclosed in wire kennels in a back bedroom.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Most of their lives have been enclosed in prison cells.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
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The rear compartment houses the power cable, two cleaning pads, and the safety cord.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
19 Apr. 2025
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Consider this compact case that’s ready to house your passport.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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The queen of the kitchen is adding a dash of spice to the narrative surrounding Duchess Meghan's Netflix show.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The situation surrounding Saints' veteran Derek Carr has led to many questions over the past several weeks.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Despite their influence, Black writers are often confined to race-specific topics, underpaid, and overlooked for promotions, further demonstrating that visibility does not equal equity in fashion media.—
Joce Blake,
Essence,
22 Apr. 2025
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We were all largely confined to our homes, and here was a work that was to explore the worst of humanity during a crisis that made the game feel too close for comfort.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Then Mitchell got hot in the clutch, scoring nine points on 3-of-4 shooting from three-point range in overtime after a shaky first half that included 0-of-4 shooting from the field.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Encase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encase. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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