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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
Happiness is equated early on to alpine hamlets ensconced between verdant mountains carved by pristine waterfalls.
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
Caleb Durbin has ranked among the worst offensive performers in MLB since joining the Red Sox, and with Trevor Story out and Marcelo Mayer now ensconced at shortstop, the Red Sox are rotating through a series of utility players who would otherwise be relegated to bench duty.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
For a shape to be convex, any line between two points inside of it or on its perimeter must be fully ensconced within it.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
In other words, worlds apart from the one in which Lucien is ensconced.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
Caleb Durbin has ranked among the worst offensive performers in MLB since joining the Red Sox, and with Trevor Story out and Marcelo Mayer now ensconced at shortstop, the Red Sox are rotating through a series of utility players who would otherwise be relegated to bench duty.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
For a shape to be convex, any line between two points inside of it or on its perimeter must be fully ensconced within it.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
In other words, worlds apart from the one in which Lucien is ensconced.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensconce
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His container home, nestled in the countryside near Lille in northern France, embodies this innovative spirit.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
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Bennett, who turned 2 on May 8, channeled his father during the Masters Tournament’s Par 3 Contest in April, toting a toy golf club on the course while little brother Remy, born March 27, nestled up against Meredith, 30.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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The defendants and their co-conspirators—which included tax, accounting and financial industry professionals, and law firms—worked to design, implement and defend the tax shelter transactions in ways intended to conceal the true facts and circumstances of the transactions from the IRS.—
Bruce Brumberg,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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One of the defendants, Daniel Sanchez Estrada, was convicted of corruptly concealing a document and conspiracy to conceal documents.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
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From a range of lodging options to activities and amenities that will please your whole crew, Ocean Edge delivers both classic Cape Cod vibes and a genuinely great family vacation experience.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Contact the establishment and lodge a complaint about hygiene and safety.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
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Minnesota Department of Transportation A pile of hailstones buried a lawn chair in Maple Grove, Minnesota.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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There is a second worry buried in the FSB report, quieter but arguably sharper.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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From the nearby lighthouse, visitors craned for a better view of Swift’s mansion, a sprawling white home perched atop a rocky bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.—
Leah Willingham,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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Rumors take hold From the nearby lighthouse, visitors craned for a better view of Swift’s mansion, a sprawling white home perched atop a rocky bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.—
Leah Willingham,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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In fact, some are doing little to hide their skepticism – and, in some cases, outright frustration – with the memorandum of understanding, which White House officials hope to spin into a more lasting peace agreement and nuclear accord.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The script hides serious moral and ethical conversations about fame, political violence, and powerful institutions amongst jokes about hashbrowns.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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The programming, the partnerships, all of it was designed to position Cayman as a cultural destination, not just a financial or diving one.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The hotel will be open year-round, designed to draw guests beyond the ski season and onto the hiking trails, positioning Cortina as a destination for all seasons.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
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Saudi Arabia was 10 minutes away from upsetting Uruguay, only to settle for a tie.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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His father embarked on a number of business ventures, including working as a taxi driver, after the family settled in New York City.—
Kelsie Hoffman,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Ensconce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensconce. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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