as in to compress
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
capsulized accounts of the breach in national security failed to convey its gravity
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Recent Examples of capsulize
Newsom's administration came up with a shorthand acronym to capsulize key elements of its new approach: SMARTER.
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CBS News, 18 Feb. 2022
To many, that question is capsulized in the conflict over Lasix.
—Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal, 9 Aug. 2019
A dozen days after Tilly's death, Wright still struggles to capsulize his feelings.
—Janet Eastman, OregonLive.com, 7 June 2017
CBS News, 18 Feb. 2022
To many, that question is capsulized in the conflict over Lasix.
—Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal, 9 Aug. 2019
A dozen days after Tilly's death, Wright still struggles to capsulize his feelings.
—Janet Eastman, OregonLive.com, 7 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capsulize
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Multiverse’s argument that compressed models significantly cut energy use might also not hold up over time, because cheaper, more accessible AI models will likely attract billions more users.—
Vivienne Walt,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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The pieces compress easily when not in use, and the pillowcase sleeve slips right over your suitcase handle for easy transport.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
13 Oct. 2025
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Freeman took rookie Chad Patrick deep for the first Dodgers run, and his teammates squeezed a second run out of Brewers closer Abner Uribe in the ninth.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Nara announced the cute name in a post on her Instagram showing little Fawnie curled up in soft blankets, along with a video clip squeezing her tiny hand.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
14 Oct. 2025
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However, secretive and unregulated practices by PBMs, which are heavily consolidated, have led to a chorus of drug manufacturers, pharmacists, and government regulators calling for more oversight.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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All spending was re-evaluated, vendor contracts renegotiated, staffing reduced and space consolidated to save maintenance costs.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Capsulize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capsulize. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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