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
Full casing or true topper One way to extend the life of your mattress is to fully encase it with a dust-mite-repellent cover that keeps it clean.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
The reactor was later encased in a concrete and steel sarcophagus.
—Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
The two-step treatment first involves a serum, encased in single-dose vials in an effort to maximize the potency of its hyaluronic acid and collagen, followed by a night cream.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
All other plot details are encased in carbonite for the foreseeable future.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
The reactor was later encased in a concrete and steel sarcophagus.
—Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
The two-step treatment first involves a serum, encased in single-dose vials in an effort to maximize the potency of its hyaluronic acid and collagen, followed by a night cream.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
All other plot details are encased in carbonite for the foreseeable future.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for encase
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encase
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To maximize results, the brand has also developed an entire line based on rosemary, enclosed in a convenient kit featuring a detangling brush (for the scalp massage); plus, a scrub and a shampoo, to best purify the scalp and restore it to a normal condition, for visibly stronger and shinier hair.—
Alice Nardiotti,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
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An identical elliptical roof extends from the edge of the original building to greet visitors, enclose security measures and welcome guests into the Shedd.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Restaurant Aure is housed in a historic gunpowder house from 1745.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Slash-resistant straps and lining will keep this bag firmly at your side throughout the day, while a roomy primary compartment will house all your essentials with room to spare.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2025
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Naturally, this is a huge point of emphasis given the issues surrounding Fyre 1.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
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The vaccine has been linked to rare cases of heart inflammation and inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart, although the severity has varied and most patients fully recovered, the CDC says.—
Stephanie Armour | KFF Health News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Now, kids ranging in age from 4 to 17 are confined to three classrooms and an atrium lined with portraits of the community’s Yup’ik and Athabascan elders.—
Emily Schwing,
ProPublica,
4 Mar. 2025
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It was largely confined to migrant shelters in Chicago.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2025
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The non-manufacturing PMI, which includes services and construction, also climbed to 50.4 from 50.2 in January.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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The figure does not include Inglewood or unincorporated parts of Los Angeles County.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Encase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encase. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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