as in to enclose
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
fear of the outside world can encase a person just as surely as stone walls
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Recent Examples of encase
Analysis at the UPenn Museum showed evidence of violence to each of the skulls – with one skull showing both an ax blow and a bullet encased in the skull.
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William E. Watson, The Conversation, 1 Aug. 2025
While the restaurant had never served the Victorian-era dessert, Schiff unveiled this knockout in 2018: billowy swirls of meringue encasing Amarena cherry, fresh mint, and dark chocolate ice cream over chocolate cookie crumbs.
—Mehr Singh, Vogue, 31 July 2025
The frame snugly encases the family in ways that recall the bereavement scenes in On Becoming a Guinea Fowl, and like Shula, the protagonist of Rungano Nyoni’s haunting Zambian drama, Anand is forced to alter the shape of his grief to fit the contours of cultural obligations.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
As reported, the two parties released the Hublot Classic Fusion Como Edition, a 42-mm chronograph encased in a sleek black ceramic case with a deep blue dial, made available in a limited run of 50 pieces retailing for 17,500 euros each.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 July 2025
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William E. Watson, The Conversation, 1 Aug. 2025
While the restaurant had never served the Victorian-era dessert, Schiff unveiled this knockout in 2018: billowy swirls of meringue encasing Amarena cherry, fresh mint, and dark chocolate ice cream over chocolate cookie crumbs.
—Mehr Singh, Vogue, 31 July 2025
The frame snugly encases the family in ways that recall the bereavement scenes in On Becoming a Guinea Fowl, and like Shula, the protagonist of Rungano Nyoni’s haunting Zambian drama, Anand is forced to alter the shape of his grief to fit the contours of cultural obligations.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
As reported, the two parties released the Hublot Classic Fusion Como Edition, a 42-mm chronograph encased in a sleek black ceramic case with a deep blue dial, made available in a limited run of 50 pieces retailing for 17,500 euros each.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 July 2025
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There was a period of time where you were allowed to enclose your terrace and form a sunroom, which is very nice.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
14 Aug. 2025
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Our other hybrid mattress selection all combine these two features: an encased coil system and plush materials like memory foam (some are enclosed with a luxe organic cotton top cover).—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 2025
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The South Texas Family Residential Center, one of the largest of its kind in the US, primarily houses migrant women and children.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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The huge camera module houses a moving prism to switch focal length, which looks like an engineering marvel when put to use.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Jazmin Lopez's 5-year-old daughter, center, is surrounded by her big brother, Ian, and his friends walking her to class.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Related Stories The finale brings fresh context to the star’s legacy and the circumstances surrounding his death.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
22 Aug. 2025
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The elementary school curriculum was mostly limited to the three R’s, and the high schools confined themselves to a college-preparatory program.—
Sloan Wilson,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Its value was largely confined to the provider who created or maintained it.—
Seth Joseph,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Reporting includes information from Reuters and the Associated Press.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Bonus content includes a behind-the-scenes look at the airplane and ocean stunts, deleted footage montage with optional commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie, the challenges of filming the technical and extremely dangerous stunts, and an in-depth discussion with McQuarrie and Cruise.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Encase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encase. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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