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as in sheaths
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 buffers
something that serves as a protective barrier
as the TV had been packed in a cocoon of Styrofoam, it arrived in one piece
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as in wraps
to surround or cover closely
cocooned in puffy down parkas, we braved the bitter cold as best we could
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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 -
The vitality pool boasts six specialized hydrotherapy pods overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Consider knee and elbow pads to prevent nasty fractures and scrapes, too.—
Ryan Murphy,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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Two on-site restaurants and two pools (one for adults only, another with splash pads for kids), offer just enough under one roof to plan a full weekend around your park visit.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Dock lines and fenders should be replaced or added.—
Ryan Macasero,
The Mercury News,
26 Dec. 2024
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New fenders are more angular and the rear tailgate and taillights look more futuristic.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2024
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“Cocoons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocoons. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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