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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
Christina Holevas, Vogue, 8 June 2026
Cool Factor’s ability not only to have several cryotherapy capsules already in place, but also to cross the border and operate in Mexico, was a major requirement for Shimada.
—Shaun Goodwin
june 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 June 2026
Call a medical professional for any health problems from the Gas-X capsules.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026
The affected products include TNVitamins-brand Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa capsules, 10,000 mg, with lot numbers 2507199, 2512-304, 2793 and 2748, as well as Doctor's Pride Complete Green Superfood Ultra Potent Moringa, 10,000 mg, with lot numbers 2507199 and 2748.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
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, 3 June 2026
In China, the content capsules have already proven quite popular.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 June 2026
The capsules include cold-gas attitude control thrusters for propulsion.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Key similarities All Breville and De’Longhi Nespresso machines use the same Nespresso capsules.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
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
Noun
Sportswear giants like Nike and Adidas have released limited-edition collections inspired by the tournament, while brands—including Levi’s—are getting in on the game with collaborative capsules.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 8 June 2026
Cool Factor’s ability not only to have several cryotherapy capsules already in place, but also to cross the border and operate in Mexico, was a major requirement for Shimada.
—Shaun Goodwin
june 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 June 2026
Call a medical professional for any health problems from the Gas-X capsules.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026
The affected products include TNVitamins-brand Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa capsules, 10,000 mg, with lot numbers 2507199, 2512-304, 2793 and 2748, as well as Doctor's Pride Complete Green Superfood Ultra Potent Moringa, 10,000 mg, with lot numbers 2507199 and 2748.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
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, 3 June 2026
In China, the content capsules have already proven quite popular.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 June 2026
The capsules include cold-gas attitude control thrusters for propulsion.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Key similarities All Breville and De’Longhi Nespresso machines use the same Nespresso capsules.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Verb
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capsules
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Authorities say fentanyl can be sold as pills with some online dealers claiming the pills are Xanax, Percocet and oxycodone.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Although flavanol supplements seemed to show benefits in the COSMOS study, relying on pills or capsules instead of whole foods means missing out on other protective compounds found in plant foods.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
16 June 2026
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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The payload was designed to test a hypersonic navigation system capable of accurately identifying spacecraft position, even when communications are blocked by intense plasma sheaths during hypersonic flight.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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Colleges are interested in AI summaries of transcripts, extracurricular activities and letters of recommendation that tell human readers the students’ story in a more digestible way, said Emily Pacheco, founder of NACAC’s special interest group for AI and admission.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Fortune,
2 Dec. 2025
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On the artist side, new metrics available on Replay ‘25 include listenership growth and year-over-year performance summaries.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Dec. 2025
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It will be covered with a secondary cylinder that will trap air and push out any approaching water, and the capsule itself is rimmed with a soft metal that compresses under pressure.—
Holly Ramer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Vibe coding compresses the first number.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Mobile reading continues to grow, especially among audiences who primarily consume entertainment on phones and tablets rather than dedicated e-readers.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Android tablets, however, are not eligible for this offer.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
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According to court records, multiple semi-automatic pistol shell casings were found at the scene.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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The shell casings surrounding the car were seen on the shoulder and in several lanes of the expressway — with officers putting down dozens of evidence markers.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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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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The vapor then condenses into liquid water inside a vacuum condenser.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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And with each cup of steaming or iced coffee made on a machine that doesn't use pods comes leftover coffee grounds.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 Dec. 2025
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Hyperloop systems aim to provide aircraft-like speeds of up to 760 miles per hour (mph) with lower energy use by lifting passenger pods using magnetic levitation or air bearings.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Dec. 2025
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“Capsules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capsules. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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