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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
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
The object was a full-sized replica of the space capsule that will house a miniature IVF lab.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
Irene Richardson, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
The document offers a capsule history of the six-inch-deep, eight-inch-wide circular void in the tax agency’s sidewalk.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Standing nearly 27 feet tall and about 13 feet wide, Dragon capsules can carry up to seven astronauts into orbit, though most of the SpaceX Crew missions feature a contingent of four.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
The object was a full-sized replica of the space capsule that will house a miniature IVF lab.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Many of Le Bop’s items come in solid colors, which are excellent for capsule wardrobe pieces, but one standout in the collection is this cheetah-print cardigan.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
The document offers a capsule history of the six-inch-deep, eight-inch-wide circular void in the tax agency’s sidewalk.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capsule
Noun
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From pill box hats to Bambi prints to colorful tights, inspiration was everywhere, both on the runways and amongst street-goers.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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An upcoming once-daily pill form of tirzepatide, called orforglipron, has shown promising results during clinical trials and is awaiting FDA approval.—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Metallic heels were also on order for another of her husband's premieres — plus a textured sheath and her trademark glossy waves.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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The sleeveless sheath featured a deep V-neckline and strong, slightly extended shoulders, with sequins running in dense rows throughout.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Structure information summary Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are highly resistant to earthquake shaking, though some vulnerable structures exist.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by Miami Herald journalists.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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Throughout their 52 years in operation as a family business, Elizabeth’s distinguished itself by honing concise and persuasive staff recommendations.—
Jess deCourcy Hinds
February 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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At Calvin Klein, that’s been historically a space for a concise, and essential, point of view on dressing.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
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The idea of compressing a mattress every day sounds like a shortcut to premature wear.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
20 Feb. 2026
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Vendors built on per-seat licensing and static tools are seeing their economics squeezed as AI systems compress development timelines and reduce maintenance overhead.—
David Stout,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The resort is not screen-free by any means, but given the abundance of activities, the natural beauty of the landscape, and the coziness of the space, very few people seemed to feel the need to be on their phones or tablets—and instead spent time connecting.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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The hope is the trial will show the once-a-day tablet will slow disease progression for those who have early-stage Parkinson’s.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
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Police collected shell casings at the scene and found images from a license plate reader that showed the vehicle of the suspect, Duy Nguyen, leaving the scene.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Built with a high-strength steel casing, it is engineered to withstand impacts from dense materials before detonating.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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That’s easier said than done, but creating an easy to reference outline of what needs to happen during an emergency can help caregivers stay present and calm.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
20 Feb. 2026
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The dual front lighting configuration was tossed out, for example; the LED outlines visible there serve as both the DRL and turn signal.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Capsule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capsule. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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