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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
Chris Feil, Vulture, 4 July 2025
There’s mindfulness in many forms, from various sound baths (the sensory silk cocoon mediation was a highlight) to beginner-friendly gratitude meditations to pottery classes that take a hands-on approach to mindfulness.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Amir Ahmadi Arian, The Dial, 10 June 2025
This creates a cocooning effect that’s both dramatic and cozy.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025
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Noun
Also sickening is Aja, transforming from cocoon to butterfly — unfortunately, Jasmine Masters will see her in court.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 4 July 2025
There’s mindfulness in many forms, from various sound baths (the sensory silk cocoon mediation was a highlight) to beginner-friendly gratitude meditations to pottery classes that take a hands-on approach to mindfulness.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Verb
We are cocooned in the idyllic uneventfulness of an upstate New York park.
—Amir Ahmadi Arian, The Dial, 10 June 2025
This creates a cocooning effect that’s both dramatic and cozy.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocoon
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Thompson said that the big break for the investigation was the discovery of the knife sheath containing trace amounts of DNA that prosecutors were able to link to Kohberger's father.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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At trial, however, prosecutors intended to present a Ka-Bar knife and sheath to the jury for demonstrative purposes, Thompson said.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
30 July 2025
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But Trump is also shifting his approach toward India, which has long served as a regional buffer against China and whose leader has had a close relationship with Trump.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Aug. 2025
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This can involve slapping, beating, or punching the carpet to create a manual vibration, or by using a tool such as an orbital buffer or the butt end of a drill to agitate the fibers.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Aug. 2025
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Jeffrey Scott Collins has wrapped upcoming UK horror film The Cage, starring Tamzin Merchant (Carnival Row), Edmund Kingsley (Dirty Angels), Raffiella Chapman (Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children) and unveiled investment in his production company This Seems Reel Entertainment.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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Production is nearly wrapped with over 2,000 recording hours logged to date to create these unabridged adaptations.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
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Officers at the scene recovered at least 40 shell casings, including at least two types of rifle rounds.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Police officers also recovered two Spear .380 shell casings at the scene that are believed to be from the gun Richard fired.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
14 Aug. 2025
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Joy Sunday: Nevermore Academy kind of acts as a shield for Bianca in season one.—
Malik Peay,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
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Although neither are overly complicated, the Taskmaster battle has a fun schtick where players have to knock out the boss’ Captain America-like shield, leaving him vulnerable to attacks for a limited time.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
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These moons are enveloped in an outer surface made of ice, yet many also have vast subsurface oceans hidden beneath their crust.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
30 July 2025
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It's resolved in good binoculars and small telescopes as a bright gray-green mist enveloping the middle star of the three in line that marks the hunter's sword.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
28 July 2025
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In all, the funding requested by members of the state's House delegation covered 49 projects across Wisconsin, touching on everything from housing in Milwaukee to a freight infrastructure project in Monroe County to improvements to Green Bay's airport.—
Lawrence Andrea,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Sullivan also placed its only residence hall for sale in the spring, switching the university to an off-campus housing model.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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Interior colors and materials include: Morello red leather for the door uppers seat cushions, cabin and floor.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The cabin includes red leather on the seat cushions and the cabin and cargo floor, while a red fabric covers the seat uppers, armrests and instrument panel.—
Ali McCadden,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Cocoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocoon. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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