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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
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Powdered extracts and capsules are common options and can be mixed with food or administered directly.
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Mar. 2026
Ross is set to deliver a capsule collection of limited-edition Whoop bands that will allow for more self-expression.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
24 Mar. 2026
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Noun
That distinction matters now because the market is flooded with capsules, mushroom gummies, powders and liquid extracts, and experts say not all of them may deliver what the label promises.
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Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Powdered extracts and capsules are common options and can be mixed with food or administered directly.
—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Adjective
The initially soft capsule is further processed in a specialized structure called the ventral pedal gland near the muscular foot of the whelk, which cross-links the capsule proteins and hardens the structure before it is laid.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Mar. 2026
Ross is set to deliver a capsule collection of limited-edition Whoop bands that will allow for more self-expression.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
24 Mar. 2026
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But Dean doesn’t know that and takes the pills anyway.
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Staying committed to your wellness regimen can feel difficult while traveling, but this set of pill organizers can help.
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During his burial, an iron sword in a leather sheath was placed across his chest, with a spear next to him.
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Michelle revealed her midi-length sheath dress had an unexpected optical illusion detail at the bottom.
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Although the court livestreams the audio of oral arguments, that’s not the case for the summaries the justices give of their opinions.
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The three liberal justices dissented as to the Equal Protection Clause, and Justice Sonia Sotomayor read a summary of her dissent from the bench.
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From defining an impact thesis to developing an investment process, the roadmap outlines five concise steps for integrating aging considerations into long-term investment strategies.
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Use concise bullet points and focus on what actually matters in the day-to-day role.
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Mirza built a single-entry-point platform that helps workers navigate childcare subsidies, SNAP, WIC, and Medicaid—compressing what can be 16 separate government forms into a single process in some states.
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During the peak in 2021 and 2022, C’Ganti has said pricing between Class A, B, and C properties was compressed.
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The fleet processed more than 800 tablets during the first three hours of the livestream without recording any errors, highlighting the system’s consistency and reliability in a real production setting.
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This kicks off a war between Jessie and Lily, as Jessie tries to both get rid of the tablet and help shy Bonnie make new friends.
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At least six shell casings were recovered from the scene of the shooting, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesperson Eliza Durham.
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During the investigation, shell casings found at the scene were later compared to a firearm Craig admitted belonged to him, the release said.
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He is credited as the first and most significant contributor to South Florida archaeology of the time, classifying materials, recording 49 sites across Miami-Dade and making the first outline of a chronology of indigenous habitation.
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The images featured the model and entrepreneur in a sheer white blouse, and several of the photos revealed the outline of her right nipple.
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“Capsule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capsule. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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