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as in buffer
something that serves as a protective barrier as the TV had been packed in a cocoon of Styrofoam, it arrived in one piece

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cocoon

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verb

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Recent Examples of cocoon
Noun
This jet slams into the outer shell of the dying star, creating a hot cocoon of material. Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2025 Fleas protected in eggs and cocoons won’t get a lethal dose from your first treatment because of their protective covering, says Benson. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
The pandemic and a fear of gathering in public have supercharged a decadeslong trend of cocooning at home. Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Feb. 2025 Ginnie Springs Florida Florida’s gin-clear, spring-fed waters cocooned by tropical flora are unlike any other floats in the US. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cocoon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocoon
Noun
  • In this case, investigators found a single source of male DNA on the button snap of a leather knife sheath left at the crime scene, according to a probable cause affidavit.
    Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
  • Paleontologists unearthed the fossil in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert, and the find is unique because the sheath of one of the digits is intact.
    Katie Hunt, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Diversifying income streams provides another buffer and opportunity to stuff some extra cash away.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 May 2025
  • If an umpire calls a pitch a strike that misses the plate but hits that buffer zone, the buffer means he isn’t penalized for an incorrect call.
    Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Verb
  • Photo : Sterling Reed Photography Just beyond the front door, dark paneling wraps the fireside library.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 May 2025
  • And it's all wrapped in a storyline that keeps kids moving and thinking.
    Annabelle Canela, Parents, 2 May 2025
Noun
  • Later at the scene, two shell casings could be seen on the ground with evidence markers nearby.
    Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
  • Samsung’s base level models typically have casings only slightly larger than the screen itself.
    Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • There’s credits, grenades, shield and health kids to scavenge, on top of tons of materials whose inherent value isn’t really made clear at first — or ever, really.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
  • Bar a few second-half touches, there seemed to be an invisible parabolic shield around the edge of Inter’s area.
    Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Within hours, the catastrophic accident was enveloped by a frenzy of media attention.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Additionally, the scent features a rich, enveloping blend of oud, sandalwood, jasmine, and vetiver that’ll transform your wash days into a restorative, spa-like retreat.
    Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • While Albanese was criticized for not doing enough to tame rising living costs during his first term, in the years ahead he’s promised a tax cut, cheaper medicines, lower deposits for first-time buyers and 1.2 million houses to ease the housing crisis.
    Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
  • Created by Best Friends Animal Society, the shelter is the world's largest no-kill animal sanctuary, housing over 1,600 rescue animals.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 2 May 2025
Noun
  • Without this cushion, even minor financial surprises can derail your budget and lead to debt accumulation.
    True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Rachel Zhang, whose textile factory sells blankets and cushions to multiple retailers including Walmart, Costco and Target, told CNN that orders had been halted in early April.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025

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“Cocoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocoon. Accessed 15 May. 2025.

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