cased

verb

past tense of case
as in enclosed

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  1. enclosed
  2. encased
  3. fitted
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  • These included depictions of erotic nudes within a signature frame drawn in reds, yellows, and oranges, as though enclosed or trapped.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Check brining liquid periodically with a probe-style thermometer ; if temperature is above 40°, add a few freezer packs enclosed in resealable plastic bags.
    — Alton Brown, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of enclosed
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  • The mRNA coding for these proteins, or antigens, are encased in a lipid particle in a similar way to Moderna’s COVID vaccine, which used mRNA from the COVID virus’ spike protein.
    — Alice Park, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The arthropod group includes animals that are without a backbone or any bones at all, strictly speaking, their bodies being encased in a ringed, exterior tegument and having legs and, sometimes, wings.
    — Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of encased
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  • The entire system is designed to fit on a standard 463L military cargo pallet, allowing it to be transported aboard military aircraft such as the C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster III.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Toledano said the partners could have fit more units on the site but capped it at 35.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026
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