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

In one study involving teens with obesity, for instance, O’Sullivan and his colleagues found that participants who ingested fecal transplant capsules loaded with healthy gut bacteria had better metabolic health years later than those who didn’t. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 5 Oct. 2026

Additionally, Nordstrom is partnering with select luxury brands to launch special clothing capsules paying homage to Bowie’s iconic aesthetics. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2026

Kratom leaves are typically imported from Indonesia and processed stateside into capsules, gummies, and other products. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026

Tiny capsules full of moving ink At the heart of a conventional black-and-white e-ink display are millions of microscopic capsules. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026

In states that haven’t banned the substance, it’s sold at gas stations, smoke shops and convenience, grocery and health food stores in various forms, including powders, loose-leaf teas, capsules, tablets and concentrates. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026

Its firming blend of retinol capsules, peptides, and collagen helps boost bounce and smooth the look of fine lines with consistent use, while glycerin and niacinamide soothe dryness and seal in moisture. — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 1 Oct. 2026

The brand’s creativity extended to special wedding and Valentine’s Day capsules, with the goal of keeping its customer engaged all year long. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

SpaceX intends to phase out its Falcon 9 rockets and Dragon capsules in another few years and focus on its newer, larger Starship, which reached orbit for the first time Monday. — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 28 Sep. 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