cased

verb

past tense of case
as in enclosed

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  1. enclosed
  2. encased
  3. fitted
Verb
  • The three-level boat’s main deck and lower deck were both enclosed, according to Toczko.
    — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • Snow rooms, enclosed caverns of ice and snow, sometimes incorporating gently falling flakes, are the latest at-home flex for some of the world’s wealthiest, according to the New York Times.
    — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026
Definition of enclosed
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  • Lillard slept in the iron lung cylinder that encased her body as the air pressure in the chamber forced air in and out of her lungs.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Lillard slept in the iron lung cylinder that encased her body as the air pressure in the chamber forced air in and out of her lungs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Definition of encased
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  • By mixing and matching protein shakes, bars, snacks and coffee favorites, shoppers can create convenient breakfasts and snacks that fit both their nutrition goals and their wallets.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
  • Each orthotic produced is hand designed by pedorthists in Germany using CAD software that adjusts structure, density and cushioning to fit each person’s unique feet profile.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 16 July 2026
Definition of fitted
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