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as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
he retired to the cocoon of his study whenever he'd had enough of the company
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
cocooned in puffy down parkas, we braved the bitter cold as best we could
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Recent Examples of cocoon
New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
For her, a cocoon coat with a sweater glimpsed at the crossing of the lapels in a mix of shades of blue, from the darkest to the lightest and brightest.
—Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
Maria Williams, Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026
The next, you’re cocooned in an all-electric Rolls-Royce, an immaculate tour de force of silence and bleeding-edge tech, adorned by the Spirit of Ecstasy.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
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Noun
In contrast to the cocoon-like interiors of the Venus, this SUV gets a bright and airy cabin with four of what Hyundai's calling 'air-hug' seats, along with mood lighting and subtle design elements inspired by tree shadows and map patterns.
—New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
For her, a cocoon coat with a sweater glimpsed at the crossing of the lapels in a mix of shades of blue, from the darkest to the lightest and brightest.
—Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
One pull can shift a room from bright and social to calm and cocooned, helping the space follow the day rather than fight it.
—Maria Williams, Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026
The next, you’re cocooned in an all-electric Rolls-Royce, an immaculate tour de force of silence and bleeding-edge tech, adorned by the Spirit of Ecstasy.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocoon
Noun
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It was subsequently named as myelin basic protein The discovery of this protein revealed something groundbreaking––the demyelination, or breakdown, of that protective sheath is behind multiple sclerosis.—
Marcy Thompson,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
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Temperatures outside the capsule built up to some 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit as a sheath of plasma enveloped the Orion spacecraft, named Integrity, and its four long-distance travelers, temporarily blocking radio signals the Moon ship and Mission Control in Houston.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Zoning commissioners added a requirement to add vegetation as an additional buffer.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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Seniors and distressed homeowners are targeted because the system gives them no buffer against coercion.—
Darlene Mealy,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This is precisely the offer on the table with the Projeto Paradiso National Talent gathering, which just wrapped a successful third edition, held in the burgeoning film capital of Recife.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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His advice was simple, wrapped in the self-improvement argot of our times.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Officers found 15 spent shell casings in the area.—
Updated April 20,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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Authorities said a loaded 9 mm pistol and five shell casings were on the ground near the body of a victim in a residential area.—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
19 Apr. 2026
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The system will use a closed Brayton cycle to convert heat into electricity, supported by heat pipes and a boron carbide radiation shield.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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Every member of Congress deserves due process, but the delays embedded in the ethics system allow members to abuse it, using it both as a weapon and a shield.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While the cobbler bakes, the batter rises above and envelopes the fruit, turning each berry tender and sweet.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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The pastry clung to a thin layer of aspic that enveloped a filing of pork shoulder and fat, bacon, chicken liver, veal sweetbreads, and button, shiitake and wood ear mushrooms.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Part of the reason may be that San Diego housing officials got an early and public start on dealing with their own growing budget shortfall and expected cuts in city, state and federal funding.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Together, the developments mark a turning point for the joint city-county agency, which has coordinated housing and services for people experiencing homelessness across the region for decades.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Echoing the Fairmont Golden Prague’s brutalist architecture, bedrooms use color sparingly but draw deep on texture and pattern, with geometric fabrics on cushions and carpet, and bathrooms carved from warm stone—a white tub taking pride of place.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Suzuki’s long ball was part of a three-run seventh, which helped give the Cubs a five-run cushion.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Cocoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocoon. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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