ensheathed

verb

Definition of ensheathednext
past tense of ensheathe
as in encapsulated

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  1. encapsulated
  2. surrounded
  3. ringed
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  • Each woman was photographed at home, surrounded by objects that encapsulated their spirit—and, of course, everyone was dressed in fabulous Alejandra Alonso Rojas pieces.
    Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Anthropic’s approach to aligning AI systems with ethical principles is encapsulated in its concept of Constitutional AI.
    Hamilton Mann, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of encapsulated
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  • Troops have surrounded Beit Lahiya, Beit Hanoun and the urban Jabaliya refugee camp, allowing in almost no humanitarian aid and ordering tens of thousands to flee to nearby Gaza City.
    Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • It is surrounded by a high fence, and visitors won’t be allowed inside for now.
    Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of surrounded
Verb
  • The northern Galilee, ringed by Syrian and Lebanese hills and under the gaze of towering Mount Hermon in the northern Golan Heights, is beloved for its fresh air, pastoral views, and relaxed pace far from Israel’s crowded center.
    Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The park was once ringed by a fence but maintaining it has proved a challenge.
    Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of ringed
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