CAPSULIZE Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

capsulize

verb

ˈkap-sə-ˌlīz

Definition of capsulize

as in to compress

to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together capsulized accounts of the breach in national security failed to convey its gravity

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Recent Examples of capsulize Murray capsulized the flaws by going 4-for-17 and finishing with 12 points. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 May 2026 To many, that question is capsulized in the conflict over Lasix. — Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal, 9 Aug. 2019

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This results in a concentrated stream of CO₂, which can then be compressed and injected into permanent underground geological storage.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
Place remaining pâte à choux round on top and press down slightly to compress.

— Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of compress

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There are many ways to get powerful Pals in Palworld, whether that’s condensing them for extra stars or a whole, whole lot of RNG breeding.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
The following interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length; it was conducted via translator.

— Zachary Lee, IndieWire, 27 July 2026

Definition of condense

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Yet despite their clear burnout, most can’t afford to simply quit; not with the cost of living squeezing every paycheck, AI already closing in on entry-level roles, and one of the toughest job markets in years waiting on the other side.

— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 29 July 2026
As a result, in 2015-16, regulators delayed the crab season for months, ultimately squeezing the typical seven months down to roughly two.

— Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Definition of squeeze

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Some opponents of the merger have argued that the deal will effectively consolidate all of March Madness under one corporate umbrella and ultimately harm competition for college sports rights.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Aug. 2026
The move underscores Rabat’s ongoing diplomatic campaign to consolidate international control over the territory, with the highway connecting the city of Tiznit in Morocco to the city of Dakhla, hundreds of miles into Western Sahara.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of consolidate

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