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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
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
This is your cocoon, your retreat and your place to transform.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
Some people were still wrapped up in scarves, coats, gloves, keeping themselves cocooned in fabric.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
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Noun
At the heart of the soft, sweet, fragrant cocoon is a combination of both shrimp and pork.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
This is your cocoon, your retreat and your place to transform.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
Fluid yet substantial, this favorite from Cos skims the body with soft folds that are both cocooning and refined.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
Some people were still wrapped up in scarves, coats, gloves, keeping themselves cocooned in fabric.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocoon
Noun
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Metallic heels were also on order for another of her husband's premieres — plus a textured sheath and her trademark glossy waves.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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The sleeveless sheath featured a deep V-neckline and strong, slightly extended shoulders, with sequins running in dense rows throughout.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Wetlands like Doñana act as natural buffers against climate extremes, storing water during wet periods and releasing it slowly during dry ones.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Add a buffer for reassessment timing, especially on the Missouri side.—
Allison Palmer
Updated February 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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At the center of the space will be a central bar wrapped in wood paneling and leather accents, topped with dark stone, according to the release.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
February 17,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Zendaya poses behind him, her arms wrapped around Pattinson as the actor holds her leg in his arms.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Police collected shell casings at the scene and found images from a license plate reader that showed the vehicle of the suspect, Duy Nguyen, leaving the scene.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Built with a high-strength steel casing, it is engineered to withstand impacts from dense materials before detonating.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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What better way to demonstrate the intent of taking primary responsibility for your own security and cutting dependency on the United States than by building your own nuclear weapons or relying more on the French and British nuclear shield?—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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How the heat shield behaves this time on its modified, atmospheric deep-dive trajectory could be yet another nail-bitter.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Tender cake layers are filled and topped with a rich pecan pie filling, then enveloped with a creamy Browned Butter Frosting.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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But the furor has enveloped Starmer, who appointed Mandelson as Ambassador in 2024.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Black Altadena residents are part of a larger coalition that is asking Edison to advance each family who lost their home $200,000 in emergency housing assistance.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The 18-story building where the woman was found is part of Marcus Garvey Village and includes 51 supportive housing apartments for the formerly homeless.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Both women in front of her - Nakia and Kaori Sakomoto – had a cushion in points and could have easily knocked Liu from the top spot.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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There is some cushion in the industry right now because there are currently more drivers than needed in the midst of a 10% drop in shipments since 2022 because of the economic uncertainty.—
Josh Funk,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Cocoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocoon. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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