cased

verb

past tense of case
as in enclosed

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cased
  1. enclosed
  2. encased
  3. fitted
Verb
  • The former patio has been enclosed to make a new dining room with windows facing the Cultural District.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
  • Two types of trams—open and enclosed, both free—get you within a 10-minute walk of most popular attractions, with pick-ups and drop-offs in or near three major parking lots.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Definition of enclosed
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  • To ensure the integrity of the mold, only high-quality clay is used and then encased in steel sleeves designed to withstand extreme pressure.
    — Philipp Jenne, Fortune, 30 July 2026
  • The eight-story building is stylish, with a red brick facade encased in glass and steel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of encased
Verb
  • Engineers must align all parts to millimeter-level tolerances during pre-assembly so the components fit accurately once placed in the reactor cavity.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
  • Should Vinicius Junior depart, amid interest from Arsenal, Diomande can fit in on the left too.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of fitted
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