Thesaurus results for BOX (IN)

box (in)

verb

Definition of box (in)

as in to house

to close or shut in by or as if by barriers upon attempting to leave, we discovered we were completely boxed in by other cars

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Designed to be worn as a brooch, it is housed in black-and-bronze packaging featuring a metallic shield emblem, commemorative plaque and the replica pin.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
An arson charge was lodged Tuesday against a former Army soldier accused of going to a federal building in Manhattan that houses immigration court proceedings and setting a sidewalk fire, igniting fireworks and firing a pellet gun.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026

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The Police Department also works with business partners, including private security companies, to address safety needs, according to Smith.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
The film won three Oscars, including best costume design, best production design and best original score.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2026

Definition of include

Verb

The former patio has been enclosed to make a new dining room with windows facing the Cultural District.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
Two types of trams—open and enclosed, both free—get you within a 10-minute walk of most popular attractions, with pick-ups and drop-offs in or near three major parking lots.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

Definition of enclose

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Aside from the bands, the Ultra 2 is lighter than its predecessor, and the case is still made from durable titanium, whereas the Watch 9 is encased in aluminum.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
Revolut is hoping to soon bring its Ultra Card, which arrives encased in a transparent picture frame, to the United States.

— Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

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