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 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.
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Kristine Thomason, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
The Cam Newton Experience this weekend won’t just be encased in a stadium.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
American bases built inside the ice sheet, such as Camp Century, were quickly crushed as the encasing snow deformed.
—Paul Bierman, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, the dark, warm, moist environment encasing our feet is the perfect environment for bacteria and fungus spores to thrive and grow.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
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Kristine Thomason, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
The Cam Newton Experience this weekend won’t just be encased in a stadium.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
American bases built inside the ice sheet, such as Camp Century, were quickly crushed as the encasing snow deformed.
—Paul Bierman, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, the dark, warm, moist environment encasing our feet is the perfect environment for bacteria and fungus spores to thrive and grow.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for encase
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“Encase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encase. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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