cased

verb

past tense of case
as in enclosed

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  1. enclosed
  2. encased
  3. fitted
Verb
  • At low tide, the retreating ocean leaves behind a natural aquarium enclosed by volcanic rock.
    — Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The fastest-growing segment in China consists of full-sized SUVs where the wheels are 100% driven by electric motors, utilizing highly efficient, enclosed 4-cylinder engines exclusively to charge onboard batteries.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 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
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  • Its quincunx to Saturn in your 6th House of Work and Wellness may show where the plan needs to fit people’s actual capacity.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • If there aren’t any, keep your search open to any brand instead of just Weber, focusing on finding bars that fit your grill as close as possible.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of fitted
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