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as in pill
a small mass containing medicine to be taken orally
took an antibiotic capsule three times a day for a week
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as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
a capsule containing all sorts of items from our era that is to be opened 100 years from now
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as in summary
a short statement of the main points
capsules of the day's major news stories appear on the paper's second page
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as in concise
marked by the use of few words to convey much information or meaning
capsule reviews of the latest offerings at the multiplex
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as in to compress
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
newscasts that capsule complex, important stories into one-minute bits for easy digestion by viewers
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Recent Examples of capsule
Mark Osborne, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Instead of going near the moon, the mission will serve as a test flight in which a new crew of astronauts aboard an Orion capsule will dock in Earth orbit with at least one of the commercial lunar landers being developed by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
Your Questions, Answered What is a capsule wardrobe?
—Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
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Noun
People back on Earth couldn't help but notice a jar of Nutella floating through the capsule just minutes before the four astronauts set the record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Instead of going near the moon, the mission will serve as a test flight in which a new crew of astronauts aboard an Orion capsule will dock in Earth orbit with at least one of the commercial lunar landers being developed by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Ross is set to deliver a capsule collection of limited-edition Whoop bands that will allow for more self-expression.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
Your Questions, Answered What is a capsule wardrobe?
—Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capsule
Noun
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That eating pattern delivers omega-3s, polyphenols, B vitamins and antioxidants from whole food sources alongside fiber and synergistic compounds that isolated pills can’t replicate.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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In the trunk of the BMW, officers found cannabis and a metal container containing a pink pill.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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This week, the Archaeological Museum at the University of Stavanger in Norway announced its recent acquisition of a magnificent sheath, thanks to a curious hiker out for a walk one morning.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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That sheath scales with the surface area of the chamber.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 May 2026
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2026
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Structure information summary Most structures in this region are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Mahan, 43, might have won the night for those who prefer clear and concise rhetoric.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Emery was swift and concise with his words afterwards.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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In sports, especially, where career timelines are often compressed, the difference between abrupt endings and seamless transitions usually comes down to this kind of enterprise mindset.—
Sandra Richards,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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Imagine taking a huge cloud of gas, and compressing much of that material down into just a few clumps that were much smaller in physical size.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
8 May 2026
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Texas Roadhouse table service technology Morgan has reportedly said that Texas Roadhouse may start using handheld tablets at tables to help diners order faster, according to several news outlets, including Newsweek.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The design mirrors the compact architecture found in smartphones and tablets.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Officers found several shell casings at the scene and interviewed several witnesses.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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Police later said Gallon led investigators to a soda can containing two bullet casings connected to the murders.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Because of the outlines in the new collective bargaining agreement, Collier will now be an unrestricted free agent next offseason.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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On the surface, Middle of Nowhere outlines the turmoil before and after an ex’s disappearing act.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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“Capsule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capsule. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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