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as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
he retired to the cocoon of his study whenever he'd had enough of the company
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
cocooned in puffy down parkas, we braved the bitter cold as best we could
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Recent Examples of cocoon
Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Fleas protected in eggs and cocoons won’t get a lethal dose from your first treatment because of their protective covering, says Benson.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Feb. 2025
Ginnie Springs Florida Florida’s gin-clear, spring-fed waters cocooned by tropical flora are unlike any other floats in the US.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
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Noun
This jet slams into the outer shell of the dying star, creating a hot cocoon of material.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Fleas protected in eggs and cocoons won’t get a lethal dose from your first treatment because of their protective covering, says Benson.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
The pandemic and a fear of gathering in public have supercharged a decadeslong trend of cocooning at home.
—Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Feb. 2025
Ginnie Springs Florida Florida’s gin-clear, spring-fed waters cocooned by tropical flora are unlike any other floats in the US.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocoon
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The 30-year-old, who was arrested in December 2022, was allegedly linked to the crime scene by DNA recovered from a knife sheath and cell phone pings, per a probable cause affidavit previously obtained by PEOPLE.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Surprisingly, the team discovered that one of the two giant bony claws has its keratin sheath—comparable to a human nail—still preserved.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
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After the pandemic, retailers started to build up inventory excess as a buffer.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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New York has two power left-handed arms in Max Fried and Carlos Rodon, and Lopez could be the buffer between the two.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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After cooking your filling on the stovetop, the most involved part is wrapping and shaping the dumplings.—
Lizzy Briskin,
SELF,
2 May 2025
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Photo : Sterling Reed Photography Just beyond the front door, dark paneling wraps the fireside library.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
2 May 2025
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Officers reported recovering 36 shell casings from the backyard.—
Gael Langdon,
Arkansas Online,
28 Apr. 2025
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Investigators found several bullet casings from both .40 caliber and 9mm handguns in the field, according to their report.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2025
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Golden Dome would be very different than Israel's Iron Dome Trump's speech to Congress and his executive order have both referenced Israel's Iron Dome missile shield.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
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Even her accessories were theatrical—like her spiked Balenciaga dad cap, and futuristic shield shades.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Kail’s Louise presents a more honest style, a more reactionary and straightforward approach to the zaniness that envelops.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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The Rest & Relaxation Retreat is a favorite among solo travelers, couples, and wellness seekers who want the freedom to choose their own schedule while still being enveloped in a nurturing, intentional environment.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This means attracting and retaining talent by improving housing affordability, transportation access and quality of life.—
Will Anderson,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
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The intrigue: While some areas with relatively high shares of young adults living at a parent's home also have relatively steep housing costs, Pew didn't find a clear link between those factors.—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
22 Apr. 2025
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Without this cushion, even minor financial surprises can derail your budget and lead to debt accumulation.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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People are lounging on floor cushions, nestled on the couch, mingling and making art by the communal table, and lining up in front of the bar—waiting as the bartender prepares their drink of choice: piping hot tea.—
Jasmine Ting,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Cocoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocoon. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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