cocoons 1 of 2

plural of cocoon
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as in buffers
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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cocoons

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verb

present tense third-person singular of cocoon

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of cocoons
Noun
These scaffolds are erected on skyscrapers, hundreds of feet high, and encased in fabric safety nets forming colorful cocoons of green, blue and purple. Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025 Systematically go through every container in the pantry, looking for signs of larvae, cocoons, or beetles. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocoons
Noun
  • Gone are the Davos power sheaths and blunt business bob from her time as White House senior adviser.
    Martha Ross, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Also included with the knife set are two sheaths and a knife sharpener.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The International Monetary Fund in a September 2024 assessment described robust non-oil activity, contained inflation, record-low unemployment, and ample buffers—while urging a prudent calibration of the investment tempo to avoid overheating.
    Ali Shihabi, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
  • While buffers protect against the first segment of loss, investors are still vulnerable to declines beyond that point, which means significant losses can still be incurred in a market crash scenario.
    Michael A. Scarpati, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • According to the report, Google is also experimenting with dynamic text that wraps around objects in the cover photo.
    Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • There are plans to include the women’s team’s history in the club timeline that currently wraps around the stadium, while experimental activations are already in place, including pre-match face painters, a mobile gaming van, balloon artists, a disc jockey and cheaper refreshments.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Robinson also explained the obscure engravings found on bullet casings that were left behind at the scene.
    Connor Greene, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Authorities also revealed bizarre engravings on unfired shell casings recovered at the scene.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • There should be a tag with a cleaning code under the cushions or on the bottom of the furniture.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Vintage furniture, rustic signage, colorful door decorations, and comfy chair cushions add to the quintessential fall farmhouse porch.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • At his family's home, window coverings were drawn and a pickup blocked access to the driveway.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Laura Ashley is also collaborating with Brewers, a Royal Warrant holder, on other wall coverings that feature re-colored classics and current bestselling designs.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Getty Images Key Facts Apple’s product release primarily revolved around the new iPhone 17, AirPods Pro 3 and Apple Watch models, improving on the devices’ pre-existing features and adding new ones like live translation and ceramic shields.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Across the states, GOP legislators are pushing liability shields for the makers of toxic agrochemicals.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The lilting Calle Malaga, Morocco’s official entry for the International Feature Film Oscar, is a joy largely because of its veteran star who envelops the screen and grabs a role of a career.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The Cloître Saint-Trophime envelops viewers in ancient stone and filtered light, a living monument to time’s passage.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025

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“Cocoons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocoons. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

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