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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
The backstory Greenwich, for the unfamiliar, is a prosperous city ensconced in Connecticut’s little panhandle.
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Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
The villas are ensconced in hilly areas, with beautiful Caribbean views (shuttles are available to transport guests throughout the resort).
—Nneka M. Okona, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Only a nerd takes pleasure in responsibility, and we are firmly ensconced in an anti-nerd epoch.
—Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
The company often casts New York City performers in its shows, but Bolding recently moved from the city to West Hartford and was ensconced in another aspect of TheaterWorks’ business.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
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Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
The villas are ensconced in hilly areas, with beautiful Caribbean views (shuttles are available to transport guests throughout the resort).
—Nneka M. Okona, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Only a nerd takes pleasure in responsibility, and we are firmly ensconced in an anti-nerd epoch.
—Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
The company often casts New York City performers in its shows, but Bolding recently moved from the city to West Hartford and was ensconced in another aspect of TheaterWorks’ business.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensconce
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My experience Sorce is nestled off of East Seventh Street in an unassuming, yet undeniably charming building.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The community will feature 500 homes nestled in distinct neighborhoods, along with a central services building that will include a medical clinic, cafeteria and other resources.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Two pumps of product managed to do the trick for my full face, and suddenly my hyperpigmentation on my cheek was concealed.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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Shoplifting more than $100 by concealing merchandise.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Reagan, who was born in western Illinois, underwent two hours of surgery at George Washington University Hospital for removal of the bullet, which was lodged in his lung.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Two residents called the council to lodge objections this year, both citing the impact fireworks have on wildlife and the environment.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Blinken said the Democratic administrations considered military action but didn’t pursue it because Iran could retaliate and bury its nuclear program deeper underground.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Also stolen was a bronze plaque honoring the 18 unmarked graves of African Americans who were also buried there.—
Paul Burton,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Take, for instance, a scene featuring a woman in a kind of avant-garde milkmaid ensemble confronting a monstrously tall figure that, upon close examination, is actually a child perched atop a man’s shoulders, wearing a long trench coat.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Rojas rode onto the field perched atop a metallic blue convertible, hoisting the 2025 World Series trophy over his head.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Controversial school policies hiding students’ gender transitions from parents remains a ripe issue the Supreme Court should take up, activists argue, despite the justices already handing parents a win in an emergency docket case on the matter earlier this month.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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But her lover, the increasingly controlling and unhinged army corporal Don José, is gradually dimished to lurking in the shadows and hiding in crowds.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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As fuel prices continue to rise, companies indexed to higher-income customers may be best positioned to weather the elements, according to Deutsche Bank.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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That officer turned on their overhead lights and positioned the patrol vehicle to block the lanes of traffic for safety.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The town settled the lawsuit outside of court, agreeing to pay Morgan $45,000 and revise its social media policy, according to a document provided to The Denver Post by Morgan’s attorneys.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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Clouds build overnight and temperatures will cool off quickly after sunset, settling in the low to mid-40s.—
Greg Porter,
San Francisco Chronicle,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Ensconce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensconce. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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