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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The night sky reflected in still water can look more dramatic than the sky itself because reflections compress and simplify structure.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 July 2026
And that’s on top of allegedly deleting or compressing billions of logs that should have been preserved.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026

Definition of compress

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Not only was this World Cup in Qatar played at the ‘wrong’ time of the year to avoid the summer heat, but it was also condensed into a shorter-than-usual timeframe, so maybe rest ahead of the final was particularly vital.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 July 2026
This interview has been edited and condensed for concision and clarity.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of condense

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As such, the periods of relative calm that followed these ceasefires created space for Hezbollah to rebuild its military capabilities, consolidate its political influence and retain the initiative over when to resume hostilities with Israel.

— Anthony Wanis-St John, The Conversation, 10 July 2026
Singh, who is set to retire later this year, said Levi’s completed the remap of Europe to an omnichannel distribution network at the end of the quarter, consolidating e-commerce fulfillment into its distribution centers in Germany and the UK.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 July 2026

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