encased; encasing; encases
: to enclose in or as if in a case
Synonyms of encase
Examples of encase in a Sentence
Ice encased the trees and power lines after the storm.
fear of the outside world can encase a person just as surely as stone walls
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The plant produces delicious hazelnuts encased in leafy husks, with male catkins that appear in late winter and early spring.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
So, stakeholders are looking to encase the waste in a cement-like substance as a faster, cheaper alternative to building another plant.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026
Use a high-quality mattress protector that encases your mattress to keep it clean and prevent most allergens from penetrating.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
The serene pool and hot tub area is no different, decorated with native plants and nestled into the landscape; the walls encasing the pool deck are a nearly identical hue to the surrounding mountains.
—Kristine Thomason, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
So, stakeholders are looking to encase the waste in a cement-like substance as a faster, cheaper alternative to building another plant.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026
Use a high-quality mattress protector that encases your mattress to keep it clean and prevent most allergens from penetrating.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
The serene pool and hot tub area is no different, decorated with native plants and nestled into the landscape; the walls encasing the pool deck are a nearly identical hue to the surrounding mountains.
—Kristine Thomason, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Encase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encase. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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