cocoons 1 of 2

plural of cocoon
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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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cocoons

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verb

present tense third-person singular of cocoon

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Noun
  • But when Madison was venting to Alex, 29, in the pods about Mason's behavior, Alex refused to speak poorly about his costar, which upset Madison — and in turn, ended their relationship for good.
    Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
  • But as of now, here are all of the season 8 cast members who got engaged in the pods.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The integrity of doctors has also come under scrutiny, as pharmaceutical companies spend billions courting their attention and prescription pads.
    Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Non-slip pads on both ends of the divider keep it in place while also protecting the drawer, too.
    Mina Hochberg, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The coupe also features various other AMG touches on the outside, including the front fascia, fenders, mirror housings, bumper, and tailpipes.
    Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The design is finished with era-appropriate tail lights and rear fenders.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Cocoons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocoons. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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