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as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
he retired to the cocoon of his study whenever he'd had enough of the company
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
cocooned in puffy down parkas, we braved the bitter cold as best we could
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Recent Examples of cocoon
Barrett Klein, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
Accordingly, what stands out from the empty wardrobes, cribs, cocoons, and chairs that recur in his installations is their overall impression of weightlessness.
—Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2024
Launching in the summer 2024, its 10-night Kimberley voyages from Broome to Darwin (and vice versa) promise a journey through the evolution of Aboriginal art, all while cocooned in state-of-the-art luxury.
—Paul Jebara, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Starting with a cocoon in a teacup, Bombyx mori is a moth that can no longer fly.
—Barrett Klein, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
Accordingly, what stands out from the empty wardrobes, cribs, cocoons, and chairs that recur in his installations is their overall impression of weightlessness.
—Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
Over time, however, some of those detractors have come to appreciate the profound reality cocooned within the raw emotionality of that ending.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2024
Launching in the summer 2024, its 10-night Kimberley voyages from Broome to Darwin (and vice versa) promise a journey through the evolution of Aboriginal art, all while cocooned in state-of-the-art luxury.
—Paul Jebara, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
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The bodywork, which is in great part a highly complex aerodynamic sheath, is made entirely of carbon-fiber.Mark Ewing, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Corticosteroid injections, also called steroid injections and cortisone injections, can be injected into the tendon sheath at the base of the affected finger.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024
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Developing a plan for regular savings, including both short-term and long-term goals, can create a solid buffer against unexpected expenses. 4.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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It was designed to balance the influence of smaller and larger states and to act as a buffer against a direct popular vote.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Rolling on custom 19-inch wheels wrapped in performance tires, the Suprabird is a fitting tribute.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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The indie also stars Devon Bostick, Stanley Simons and Juliette Gariépy, with production having just wrapped in Montreal.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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The third model separates itself with a platinum casing and different face design, including a large-format date and a dial tracking the moon phase and the day of the week.Kristian Burt, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
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The recall notice says the wire may rub on other components near the engine, wearing down the wire's outer casing which could lead to a short circuit and a loss of electrical power with little or no warning.Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2024
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Whipps’ request for the U.S. to install a permanent Patriot missile shield has stalled, after Palau’s Senate passed a resolution rejecting it.Reuters, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Dubbed the Iron Beam, the shield aims to use high-power lasers to counter an array of projectiles, including missiles, drones, rockets and mortars, Israel’s defense ministry said this week.Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
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First, a gorgeous Saint Candle created by innovative music executive, Ira DeWitt, that not only includes holy oil and envelops your world in scented luxury, but each candle supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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The pumpkin, which had been blowing around the neighborhood in the wind, is then seen rolling over on top of him, completely enveloping him before landing right in front of his police cruiser.Jon Haworth, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Today, below market rate housing programs offer permanent housing to low-income households at the organization’s Cupertino location, while the onsite food market and Park-It Market mobile food pantry provide food to WVCS clients.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Carpenter is adamant about candidates who can support those like her mother, who rely on resources like senior housing.Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Prioritize Emergency Savings: Having a cushion of liquid cash is critical to avoid relying on credit or loans when unexpected expenses come up.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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More decorations, including nods to wildlife, beer, and area distilleries, can be seen around the place, outfitted with wooden booths that have cushions with a red snakeskin look.Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Cocoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocoon. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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