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
Each poppy seed-size particle of uranium, carbon, and oxygen is encased in protective carbon and ceramic layers engineered to withstand extreme temperatures.
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IEEE Spectrum, 9 Jan. 2025
They’re encased in a 250-thread count protective cover that’s crafted from breathable material, which encourages airflow and keeps users cool throughout the night.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Beef tallow could have benefits for the skin, industry expert says
Lily Wilmoth, founder and president of natural skincare company Hearth and Homestead in Virginia, spoke with Fox News Digital about the skyrocketing demand for beef tallow, which is made from the fat that encases a cow's kidney.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
Altamura Man’s Frozen Legacy Deep in an Italian cave, researchers discovered Altamura Man, a Neanderthal fossil encased in limestone for over 130,000 years.
—Anna Nordseth, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 9 Jan. 2025
They’re encased in a 250-thread count protective cover that’s crafted from breathable material, which encourages airflow and keeps users cool throughout the night.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Beef tallow could have benefits for the skin, industry expert says
Lily Wilmoth, founder and president of natural skincare company Hearth and Homestead in Virginia, spoke with Fox News Digital about the skyrocketing demand for beef tallow, which is made from the fat that encases a cow's kidney.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
Altamura Man’s Frozen Legacy Deep in an Italian cave, researchers discovered Altamura Man, a Neanderthal fossil encased in limestone for over 130,000 years.
—Anna Nordseth, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encase
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While the main bar is enclosed with air-conditioning, it's flanked by two outdoor spaces for smokers, notably those dabbling in the fine cigars sold on the terrace.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The rotunda, which is enclosed by the dome of the Capitol, will be out of sight from the public.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Loftin Hall itself, the former student dining hall where the museum is housed, is noteworthy on its own, with beautiful Mexican tiles and sturdy wooden beams.—
Pam LeBlanc,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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Zheng was ordered held without bail by a judge, but the Department of Correction would not say where he is being housed.—
Ellen Moynihan,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Village People released a statement earlier this week about its involvement in events surrounding Trump’s swearing-in.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
19 Jan. 2025
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He’s surrounded by lit candles and members of the cult his grandmother was a part of.—
Erica Marrison,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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And the Shoah wasn’t confined to one out-of-the-way place named Oświęcim, such that bystanders didn’t know what was happening.—
Martin Kimel,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
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No longer confined by the strictures of consistency and predictability, the riders will have the chance to try the wildest tricks their minds can conceive.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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His other credits include Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Ford v Ferrari, Logan, The Wolverine, 3:10 to Yuma, Walk the Line, Girl, Interrupted and Identity, among others.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
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All that remains is a Taylor Swift Karaoke: Reputation album, which does not include Swift's vocals.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Encase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encase. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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