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as in pills
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 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
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of capsules
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
What’s more, its capsules provide an option for vegetarians and those who need to avoid gluten.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
Haven-1 will ride into orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with astronauts traveling to and from the station in Crew Dragon capsules.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Powders offer the highest collagen doses per serving and the best value, while capsules provide the most convenience for on-the-go use, and drinks require no preparation but typically cost more.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 28 Dec. 2025
The deal includes Vicks DayQuil & NyQuil Severe Cough, Cold & Flu Relief LiquiCaps (72 capsules) as well as Vicks DayQuil & NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu Relief Liquid (three 12-ounce bottles).
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
For a tidier look, also remove old seed capsules.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
The collection included seven shoe options across two capsules, Maison Margiela by Christian Louboutin and Christian Louboutin by Maison Margiela.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Dec. 2025
The medicine is administered in liquid form or capsules, and typically must be taken twice daily for five days when used for flu treatment.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
Always check the expiration date on your krill oil supplement and never take the capsules if the expiration date has passed.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
What’s more, its capsules provide an option for vegetarians and those who need to avoid gluten.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
Haven-1 will ride into orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with astronauts traveling to and from the station in Crew Dragon capsules.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Powders offer the highest collagen doses per serving and the best value, while capsules provide the most convenience for on-the-go use, and drinks require no preparation but typically cost more.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 28 Dec. 2025
The deal includes Vicks DayQuil & NyQuil Severe Cough, Cold & Flu Relief LiquiCaps (72 capsules) as well as Vicks DayQuil & NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu Relief Liquid (three 12-ounce bottles).
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
For a tidier look, also remove old seed capsules.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
The collection included seven shoe options across two capsules, Maison Margiela by Christian Louboutin and Christian Louboutin by Maison Margiela.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Dec. 2025
The medicine is administered in liquid form or capsules, and typically must be taken twice daily for five days when used for flu treatment.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
Verb
What could make those Nespresso capsules better?
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capsules
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The Ventura County Sheriff's office said deputies found 67 pounds of marijuana, fentanyl, cocaine, promethazine, hundreds of oxycodone pills, six rifles and three handguns inside Baz's home in Van Nuys.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Obesity will also remain a hot topic during the conference, as Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly roll out or prepare to release GLP-1 pills and other drugmakers race to catch up.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Nuts and fatty fishes, like salmon and sardines, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for building the insulating sheaths that surround the nerve fibers that carry information from one brain cell to another.—
Dana G. Smith,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Taylor, then with her fourth husband Richard Burton, wanted to ditch her formal '50s style of long skirts and tasteful sheaths.—
Liz McNeil,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Meeting summaries from the Danish Vaccine Council — an expert panel that advises Denmark on vaccine recommendations — from November, 2024 suggest growing interest in reassessing rotavirus, chickenpox and hepatitis B vaccinations.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
5 Jan. 2026
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Several Canadian viewers shared clips and summaries of the story on social media, and within hours, the videos went viral on platforms like Reddit and Bluesky.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
23 Dec. 2025
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This vapor layer unexpectedly acts as a cushion, ensuring the shockwave compresses the water symmetrically.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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This high pressure compresses the air in the atmosphere and leads to very warm temperatures for this time of year.—
Troy Bridges,
CBS News,
23 Dec. 2025
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The use of digital devices, including computers, tablets, and smartphones, is deeply ingrained in our daily lives.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
11 Jan. 2026
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Players get their game plans delivered to their tablets the morning of each week’s first practice.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Officers allegedly found about 525 shell casings and 13 firearms.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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While defense attorneys argued that the teacher provided the only evidence that the shooter was on the south side of the school, prosecutors said that bullet casings would corroborate their argument.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Directed by Shōta Goshozono, the film condenses the anime’s Shibuya Incident arc as Yuji Itadori and his allies face a coordinated curse attack on Halloween.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 Dec. 2025
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As air flows over cold evaporator coils in the unit, the moisture condenses into water droplets that are collected in a compartment to be emptied or drained later.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
4 Dec. 2025
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Thoughtful touches were everywhere – from the Oscar Wilde book left on the shelf to the Nespresso pods and Smeg toaster.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
5 Jan. 2026
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The work includes some necessary repairs to roofing and windows as well as the creation of flexible public spaces, including a food vending area, maker’s spaces, study pods and collaboration areas.—
Stacy Brandt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Capsules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capsules. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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