as in encloses
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 encases
The ultra-soft clogs are made out of a plush faux shearling fabric that encases a springy foam midsole.
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Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2025
This spinal area lies just outside the dura mater, and is a tough membrane that encases the spinal cord and the system that allows cerebrospinal fluid to circulate.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025
The result is a laminated dough, much like an oversize croissant, that encases ribbons of raw cane sugar and cinnamon cream cheese.
—Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
In terms of packaging, the plastic bottle has been replaced with a tube that encases a whopping 60% more product capacity than the original.
—Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 17 Apr. 2024
The mission will investigate the exact thickness of the ice shell that encases the moon and how that frozen exterior interacts with the ocean beneath it, as well as characterize the moon’s geology.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024
Inspired by dystopian science fiction, the hulking hunk of unpainted metal barely squeezes into a lane of traffic and encases its driver in a (sort of) bulletproof tank that’s easily mistaken for a weapon of war.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 26 Sep. 2024
Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2025
This spinal area lies just outside the dura mater, and is a tough membrane that encases the spinal cord and the system that allows cerebrospinal fluid to circulate.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025
The result is a laminated dough, much like an oversize croissant, that encases ribbons of raw cane sugar and cinnamon cream cheese.
—Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
In terms of packaging, the plastic bottle has been replaced with a tube that encases a whopping 60% more product capacity than the original.
—Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 17 Apr. 2024
The mission will investigate the exact thickness of the ice shell that encases the moon and how that frozen exterior interacts with the ocean beneath it, as well as characterize the moon’s geology.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024
Inspired by dystopian science fiction, the hulking hunk of unpainted metal barely squeezes into a lane of traffic and encases its driver in a (sort of) bulletproof tank that’s easily mistaken for a weapon of war.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 26 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encases
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Fencing is installed around a perimeter that goes beyond the office buildings on both sides of the Capitol, and there's an inner perimeter that surrounds the immediate Capitol complex.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
6 Jan. 2025
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What To Do Outdoors Jump in the Lake Lake Lanier spans 38,000 acres and surrounds three sides of the city.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2025
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The Spring Cyber Week Sale, which has sitewide savings and runs through March 24, includes 140,000 quilt and comforter deals to transform your bedroom into a luxe sleeping space.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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The last thing a woman’s college basketball player should consider is turning pro early, and that includes USC’s Juju Watkins.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Encases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encases. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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