Synonyms of capsules

capsules 1 of 2

noun

plural of capsule

1

as in pills

a small mass containing medicine to be taken orally

took an antibiotic capsule three times a day for a week

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pills
• tablets
• doses
• lozenges
• drugs
• medications
• caps
• drops
• pharmaceuticals
• preparations
• remedies
• dosages
• physics
• potions
• cures
• medicinals
• gelcaps
• wonder drugs
• miracle drugs
• specifics
• boluses
• pilules

2

as in sheaths

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sheaths
• casings
• pods
• coverings
• housings
• hulls
• shells
• cases
• jackets
• husks
• covers
• cocoons
• cartridges
• coatings
• shields
• packages
• encasements
• armors
• plates
• wrappers
• cassettes
• crusts
• envelopes
• houses
• barks
• platings
• mails
• skins
• carapaces
• facings
• cuticles
• backings
• hides
• panoplies
• covertures

3

as in summaries

a short statement of the main points

capsules of the day's major news stories appear on the paper's second page

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summaries
• encapsulations
• summae
• outlines
• digests
• briefs
• breviaries
• résumés
• synopses
• précis
• inventories
• conspectuses
• abstracts
• summarizations
• recapitulations
• recaps
• rundowns
• summings-up
• roundups
• run-throughs
• sums
• sum-ups
• condensations
• epitomes
• compendiums
• wrap-ups
• abbreviations
• compends
• shortenings
• abridgments
• curtailments
• simplifications
• rehashes
• epilogues
• reprises
• conclusions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expansions
• supplements
• enlargements
• amplifications
• addenda

capsules

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of capsule

as in compresses

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compresses
• condenses
• packs
• squeezes
• narrows (down)
• telescopes
• compacts
• constringes
• contracts
• consolidates
• constricts
• collapses
• crams
• capsulizes
• simplifies
• boils down
• jams
• jam-packs
• shortens
• abbreviates
• curtails
• shrinks
• decreases
• concentrates
• crowds
• abridges
• streamlines
• downsizes
• diminishes
• lessens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opens
• expands
• decompresses
• dilates
• disperses
• scatters
• outspreads
• dissipates
• outstretches
• distends
• swells
• inflates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of capsules

Noun

New pods In June, Lavazza introduced Tablì in the US, a $129 machine that uses only single-serve espresso tablets made with compressed ground coffee — a shift from its capsules made from plastic and aluminum. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026

One lot of a vegan supplement sold under the 365 Whole Foods Market brand has been recalled because the capsules might have salmonella. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026

With athlete-specific products, capsules and colorways under development, the company is launching loungewear designed for travel and life in between competitions. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Engineers have tried to contain them in porous supports or seal them in capsules, but these fixes usually limit the salt to under 70% of the material, and encapsulation complicates manufacturing. — New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026

Cadence capsules are magnetic, stackable, and leakproof cases to hold liquids most conveniently. — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2026

Turning trash into research The 12 capsules, designed by University of Kentucky students, contain sensors to measure temperature, pressure, movement, magnetic fields and light during atmospheric re-entry. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

Rydapt, a drug used to treat certain blood cancers, costs $2,909 for 56 capsules through TrumpRx — less than half the $5,901 price for the same amount in France, the next-cheapest country. — Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026

Of the coyotes, for example, 15,000 nationwide were killed by neck snares, 5,500 with foothold traps and 182 with cyanide capsules. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Verb

Also consider how many capsules a serving is, as this can sometimes be misleading. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026

In comparison, the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsules that only have to return from the International Space Station, orbiting around 250 miles above Earth, only hit 3,500 degrees Fahrenheit and speeds of 17,500 mph. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026

Their sons, 11-year-old twins Kade and Jace, and 10-year-old Gage, were brimming with excitement to see rockets and space capsules up close. — Denise Chow, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026

Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules with lot number A25G051 and an expiration date of 07/2028 marked on the bottom of the bottle. — Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026

What could make those Nespresso capsules better? — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025