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as in pill
a small mass containing medicine to be taken orally
took an antibiotic capsule three times a day for a week
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as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
a capsule containing all sorts of items from our era that is to be opened 100 years from now
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as in summary
a short statement of the main points
capsules of the day's major news stories appear on the paper's second page
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as in concise
marked by the use of few words to convey much information or meaning
capsule reviews of the latest offerings at the multiplex
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as in to compress
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
newscasts that capsule complex, important stories into one-minute bits for easy digestion by viewers
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Recent Examples of capsule
Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 May 2025
President Donald Trump's budget blueprint calls to end the SLS rocket and Orion capsule after the Artemis II test flight scheduled to launch in early 2026, and the Artemis III mission, which is slated to launch no earlier than mid-2027.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 2 May 2025
Hedy Phillips, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Outland Denim Outland Denim teamed with Australian design studio, St. Agni, to launch a capsule collection of sustainable jeans.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
It has long been known to have good metabolic and anti-inflammatory properties and thus has been marketed as supplements in different forms, including oils, powder and capsules.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 May 2025
President Donald Trump's budget blueprint calls to end the SLS rocket and Orion capsule after the Artemis II test flight scheduled to launch in early 2026, and the Artemis III mission, which is slated to launch no earlier than mid-2027.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 2 May 2025
Adjective
One of my favorite parts of Revolve Festival this year is the 12 exclusive capsule collections and collabs with brands like Leslie Amon, LAMARQUE and Superdown.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Outland Denim Outland Denim teamed with Australian design studio, St. Agni, to launch a capsule collection of sustainable jeans.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capsule
Noun
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Świątek ended up with a one-month ban despite taking a melatonin pill recommended by her doctor as safe.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Oral versions of these drugs could reach more people who might benefit from them, and the pills could also be considered part of maintenance therapy depending on their individual needs.—
Alice Park,
Time,
12 May 2025
Noun
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In this case, investigators found a single source of male DNA on the button snap of a leather knife sheath left at the crime scene, according to a probable cause affidavit.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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Paleontologists unearthed the fossil in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert, and the find is unique because the sheath of one of the digits is intact.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
25 Mar. 2025
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But his summary of the key moment is a nice analysis of the risk-and-reward of shooting for the near post, rather than crossing.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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Liquidity management teams adjust positions throughout the day using streaming market data, instead of waiting for end-of-day summaries.—
Murugan Lakshmanan,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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This means clear, concise disclosures on landing pages, in privacy policies and during any direct interaction.—
William DeCourcy,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Conversely, Pope Leo, born Robert Francis Prevost, introduced himself to the public speaking Italian and Spanish, and greeted onlookers both in person and virtually with a concise speech about building bridges and fostering hope for a synodal church.—
Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2025
Verb
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The potatoes are cooked low and slow in the oven, then compressed overnight.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Rising interest rates have compressed valuations, rotating investor appetite toward value, dividends, and defensive plays.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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How to Take Chlorella and Spirulina Chlorella and spirulina are mainly sold as powder, tablets, extracts, capsules, or flakes.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
8 May 2025
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE offers a high-end tablet experience at a more affordable midrange price.—
Cierra Cowan May 7,
PC Magazine,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Samsung’s base level models typically have casings only slightly larger than the screen itself.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Later at the scene, two shell casings could be seen on the ground with evidence markers nearby.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2025
Noun
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These plans, however, do not appear in the outline.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The enormous outline was silhouetted against the purpling sky like a mountain.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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“Capsule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capsule. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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