ENSCONCE Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

ensconce

verb

in-ˈskän(t)s

Definition of ensconce

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 To make potty training less stressful for everyone, choose a time when your little one is safely ensconced in the steady rhythm of routine and you’re relaxed and able to devote your attention to the task at hand. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026 Rodríguez remained ensconced in Caracas for a full day before visiting La Guaira and assessing the damage. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Stephen Cloobeck — a one-time California gubernatorial candidate ensconced in Democratic political circles — pleaded not guilty to witness tampering charges Friday related to a burglary case against his former paramour, OnlyFans model Adva Lavie. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026 Depp hobbled around — supported by a cane, sporting a dusty top hat, and ensconced behind a wrought iron gate — while fans shouted out questions. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ensconce

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But today the school, nestled into a community of new single-family homes just a stone’s throw from Walt Disney World, has about 550 students — putting it just above the 65% mark.

— Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
The bookshop is nestled along the Farmington River in an old post and beam mill building.

— Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of nestle

Verb

The series begins during a police intervention in which two officers shoot an unarmed teenager and decide to conceal what happened from their superiors.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
That would mean finding a place to conceal our crew of 300 people — not an easy feat in these locations!

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of conceal

Verb

Even a partial dismantling of the rules would mean more pollutants such as smog, mercury and lead — and especially more tiny airborne particles that can lodge in lungs and cause health problems, the AP analysis found.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Consumers saw higher prices in August month-over-month for categories such as communication, lodging away from home, airline fares, education, and used cars and trucks.

— Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of lodge

Verb

Reportedly, Harry and his uncle discussed the book during his July visit to Althorp, where Diana is buried.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Sep. 2026
The film is ultimately about survival, generational inheritance and the question of what accountability looks like when the past refuses to stay buried.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of bury

Verb

During the summer, they can be seen by the hundreds perched atop telephone wires near the shore, the organization says.

— Neal Riley, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Rooms There’s a range of accommodations here, from cozy poolside rooms to the two-bedroom Tuscany Suite perched above the grounds.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of perch

Verb

Cuts to public agencies have coincided with outbreaks of infectious and foodborne diseases, to the point that the administration is trying to manipulate numbers to hide measles deaths.

— Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026
The restaurant is also available for private-dining bookings with a room that can instantly tint its glass, hiding diners with the flip of a switch.

— Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of hide

Verb

Unlike conventional graphite anodes, eCOphite is positioned as a graphite alternative that can be used as an additive with existing anode materials.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
Amid a tit-for-tat battle to host Hollywood, Texas last year bolstered its film and TV incentive program that positions a Southern bloc of states as a premier destination for entertainment and media.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of position

Verb

After the Sox scored six runs in the first inning and led 8-2 after the third, most fans settled in for a postgame concert by country music star Cole Swindell.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Gently tap pan and wiggle pan to settle batters into an even layer.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026

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