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as in to nestle
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
the kids had contentedly ensconced themselves on the couch before the TV happily ensconced in her new home
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as in to conceal
to put into a hiding place
ensconced the spare house key in a place where no intruder would think to look
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Recent Examples of ensconce
The Mammals performed, and Merenda described what felt like a magical evening, the mountain ensconced in fog.
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Lindsay Crudele, BostonGlobe.com, 1 June 2023
These days, guests awaiting an audience are able to wander the vast main floor in relative peace, since Donatella herself is now ensconced upstairs in a brand-new suite—an oasis of serenity created by annexing the apartment directly above.
—Anita Sarsidi, ELLE Decor, 12 May 2023
Compounding the upheaval, James, now ensconced as the third Laird of Rossie, frequently neglected to pay the allowance that had been bequeathed to his half brothers and half sister: some people’s blood was apparently thicker than others’.
—David Grann, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2023
Once ensconced at the Swissotel in Tallinn, the women hear the fateful knock knock knock at the door.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2023
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Lindsay Crudele, BostonGlobe.com, 1 June 2023
These days, guests awaiting an audience are able to wander the vast main floor in relative peace, since Donatella herself is now ensconced upstairs in a brand-new suite—an oasis of serenity created by annexing the apartment directly above.
—Anita Sarsidi, ELLE Decor, 12 May 2023
Compounding the upheaval, James, now ensconced as the third Laird of Rossie, frequently neglected to pay the allowance that had been bequeathed to his half brothers and half sister: some people’s blood was apparently thicker than others’.
—David Grann, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2023
Once ensconced at the Swissotel in Tallinn, the women hear the fateful knock knock knock at the door.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensconce
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That’s because on Wednesday (Jan. 15), the Sphere posted a video on its social media pages showing the iconic venue lit up with a video that showed ocean waters receding to show a weathered blue chair nestled on an idyllic island beach, and later, an acoustic guitar and a cowboy hat.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 15 Jan. 2025
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The NoDa bar, nestled in the former Protagonist space, will have cocktails, craft beer and small bites.CharlotteFive staff, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2025
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In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson suffered a catastrophic stroke, a debilitating event meticulously concealed from the American public.Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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But Hegseth's decision to conceal the settlement—choosing self-preservation over honesty—is disqualifying.Greg Kelly, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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An ember from that fire raced on the wind and lodged into a 50-foot palm tree by the main JJU house.Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Getty Images Consumers who see an error on their credit report should lodge a dispute in writing, along with documentation.Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
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Carter will be buried next to his wife of 77 years, Rosalynn, who died on Nov. 19, 2023, at the age of 96.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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In São Paulo, where Eunice Paiva, who died in 2018 at 89, is buried, her tomb has reportedly become a pilgrimage site for admirers of this woman who fought for Brazil’s democracy.Alexander Durie, TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
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The next ingredient was a high-pressure weather system perched over southern Idaho.Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Electricity and water have been cut off to the camp since the start of the campaign Dec. 14, and PA snipers perched above buildings monitor its entrance, residents say.Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Jan. 2025
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At the time, wolves were still considered predatory varmints to be shot from airplanes, trapped and snared for $100 bounty and whatever hides would bring.Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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Set in a swanky apartment hidden above a cobblestone street, this intimate cooking class teaches you both the simplicity and complexity of Italian pasta.Anna Haines, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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The day before any hazardous weather, LAFD officials are typically briefed in the afternoon by the National Weather Service and use that information to decide where to position firefighters and engines the following morning.Paul Pringle, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Organizations that thoughtfully prepare for this convergence will be better positioned to build more efficient, secure, and scalable AI systems in the years ahead.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Environmental Design International settled with the plaintiffs in 2023, said Matthew Sims, an attorney for the plaintiffs, and the settlement agreement is confidential.Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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His father was a research scientist for the Department of Agriculture, and his peripatetic family lived in the plains states, the Pacific Northwest and the Southeast before settling in Alexandria, Virginia, where Lynch attended high school.Chris Morris, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Ensconce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensconce. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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