cased

verb

past tense of case
as in enclosed

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  1. enclosed
  2. encased
  3. fitted
Verb
  • Tiny fuel for demanding missions TRISO, or tristructural isotropic particle fuel, consists of small fuel particles enclosed in multiple protective layers.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • From the charming exterior and enclosed sunporch to the lovely woodwork throughout its 2,500-square-foot interior, what’s not to love?
    — Rachel Freundt, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of enclosed
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  • But Oliver said the contractors installed the grinder pump a month ago with its own power source encased in a locked box and didn’t provide her with a key.
    — Christin Lazerus, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • With six bedrooms and six full bathrooms spread across more than 9,000 square feet, the home’s three distinct structures are connected by bridges and wrapped in curved glass encased in black steel frames.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of encased
Verb
  • This is not the first time cockroaches have been fitted for other purposes.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 3 Sep. 2026
  • While the biggest shelter in Kuopio can fit 7,000 people, Ukrainians sometimes only have a few minutes to run to a subway station or underground parking lot.
    — Emma Burrows, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
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“Cased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cased. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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