as in to enclose
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
fear of the outside world can encase a person just as surely as stone walls
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Recent Examples of encase
The fossil examined in the study, collected during a 2011 expedition by the Antarctic Peninsula Paleontology Project, was found encased in rock that dated back 68.4 to 69.2 million years and displayed modern characteristics, such as a toothless beak, according to the study.
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Katie Hunt, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
The image accompanying the post shows a thermostat encased in a clear lockbox with a key lock, preventing tenants from adjusting the temperature.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Among these is a nasty little microbe encased in a Vulcan exoskeleton, histrionically played by Sven Ruygrok with an inexplicable Irish accent.
—Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
After he was awarded with his old high school jersey that was encased in a glass frame, Nelson gave a lengthy speech to both Vallejo’s and St. Mary’s varsity teams.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
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Katie Hunt, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
The image accompanying the post shows a thermostat encased in a clear lockbox with a key lock, preventing tenants from adjusting the temperature.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Among these is a nasty little microbe encased in a Vulcan exoskeleton, histrionically played by Sven Ruygrok with an inexplicable Irish accent.
—Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
After he was awarded with his old high school jersey that was encased in a glass frame, Nelson gave a lengthy speech to both Vallejo’s and St. Mary’s varsity teams.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encase
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One dog tag necklace featuring a jade stone enclosed in 18k gold caught the eye of guests.—
Kerane Marcellus,
Essence,
13 Feb. 2025
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Although the mountain has been renamed, the national park that encloses it remains the same: Denali National Park and Preserve.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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The space houses an elegant cocktail bar and a smaller one with a corner paying homage to Julio Iglesias, among other unique elements.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Powell, the sources said, was not housed in the new Special Management Unit on the Bantum Center, which was the subject of some controversy in last week’s Board of Correction hearing.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Flack died Monday at her home, surrounded by her family, Elaine Schock, her publicist, told CNN.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN,
24 Feb. 2025
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Redefining the classic dude ranch aesthetic, The Lodge at Blue Sky is a family-friendly modern playground — think sleek structures and luxurious guest rooms seamlessly built into the land, floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the surrounding mountains and an infinity pool.—
Elycia Rubin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025
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Muskies, on the other hand, are mostly confined to a small portion of North America.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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Where to look? Startups often confine their hiring efforts to local talent, but expanding the search to a global scale can yield exceptional, cost-effective options.—
Elena Volotovskaya,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Seven people died, including all six onboard the plane and another in a car on the ground.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The production’s first cast was John Mulaney, Fred Armisen, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Richard Kind, with subsequent casts taking over for limited engagements including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Annaleigh Ashford, Hank Azaria, Aidy Bryant, David Cross and Fallon.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Encase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encase. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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