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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
Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Their laughs and chatter fill the countryside and one another’s hearts, the merriment binding them all together like caterpillars in one big cocoon.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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
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Noun
Whether your pet loves to bask in the sun, cuddle up in a plush cocoon, or needs a little extra cushion in the form of an orthopedic mattress, there are all kinds of options from popular brands like Kong, Top Paw, and Arcadia Trail marked down at PetSmart right now.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Their laughs and chatter fill the countryside and one another’s hearts, the merriment binding them all together like caterpillars in one big cocoon.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
In the video, the dachshund is shown completely wrapped inside the sleeve of a dressing gown, his long and short body tightly cocooned as his owner frantically but gently rolls the fabric to release him.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocoon
Noun
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This week, the Archaeological Museum at the University of Stavanger in Norway announced its recent acquisition of a magnificent sheath, thanks to a curious hiker out for a walk one morning.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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That sheath scales with the surface area of the chamber.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Another 30 circuits were operating under buffer-only settings.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Defaults don’t mean complete wipe outs; there’s usually a residual value of to the business, and most loans are written with healthy equity buffers in place.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Michael Dale lay in his Escondido home with a plastic bag wrapped around his head and sealed with duct tape for at least eight minutes as Michaela Rylaarsdam, vibrator in hand, kept the cameras rolling, according to an arrest warrant affidavit filed in San Diego Superior Court.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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My hero tenderly wrapped his snow-white daughter in a cravat; my heroine woke with a stab of fear, wondering where her stomach had gone.—
Eloisa James,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Officers found several shell casings at the scene and interviewed several witnesses.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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Police later said Gallon led investigators to a soda can containing two bullet casings connected to the murders.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Noun
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An analysis drafted for the Assembly Public Safety Committee found that the CCPA would not be a comprehensive shield if CIPA was removed.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Finding a dynamic box-to-box midfielder with exceptional passing qualities and the defensive nous to offer a greater shield of protection to the back line is vital, and the safest shortlist would be to include players who already have Premier League experience.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The nervous tension that had enveloped the Emirates was banished, replaced by a carnival atmosphere.—
Ayo Akinwolere,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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With an Obsidian/Safety Orange/White color combination, the style was fully enveloped in denim years before the textile became an industry-wide trend.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
9 May 2026
Noun
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These systems are far more expensive than housing and supportive services.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The existence of the secret Israeli military facility was first reported by The Wall Street Journal, which described it as a base housing special forces and serving as a logistical hub for the Israeli air force.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2026
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His magazine remained splayed across the empty seat cushion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Three birdies followed later in the round, and that cushion was enough to withstand a double bogey and a bogey on his 15th and 17th holes, respectively.—
Matt Wagner,
Daily News,
14 May 2026
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“Cocoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocoon. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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