1
as in pills
a small mass containing medicine to be taken orally
took an antibiotic capsule three times a day for a week
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2
as in sheaths
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 summaries
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 compresses
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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Noun
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The horror sequel centers on pop star and drug addict Skye Riley (Naomi Scott), who's anxious about a comeback tour and visits her dealer for pills.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024 -
Similarly, applying a wellness patch is painless in comparison to swallowing a handful of pills.—
Emily Burns,
WWD,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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These summaries are presented in a separate overlay on screen.—
David Nield,
Popular Science,
25 Dec. 2024
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The company already displays AI search summaries for some queries and recently expanded the feature to dozens of more countries in October.—
Emma Roth,
The Verge,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Their chocolate tablets incorporate ingredients worldwide, creating a playful and adventurous tasting experience.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Plan for Tech Use Teens are often glued to their devices, so leverage this by encouraging them to use their phones or tablets to research destinations, take photos, or document the trip through social media.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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And multifamily spas have gone well beyond the tiny spas of old to incorporate the latest spa technology, from touchless treatment options to zero-gravity flotation pods, wearable wellness devices and infrared and LED light therapies.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The vitality pool boasts six specialized hydrotherapy pods overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Capsules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capsules. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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