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

Synonyms & Similar Words

cocoons

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of cocoon

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of cocoons
Noun
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
  • Summer brings open-air festivals like Flow Festival, in a former power plant, while winter wraps the city in snow.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The new bargain lunch item wraps all-white meat, crispy chicken tender inside a soft flour tortilla alongside crisp lettuce, tomatoes, melty cheddar cheese, and the chain’s signature BBQ Ranch sauce.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • After testing, the Missouri State Highway Patrol allege the gun matched shell casings collected during their investigation.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
  • In July of last year, after the shooting at the property, the brothers found bullet casings on the floor in front of their apartment.
    Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Lift-Off is significantly more comfortable to sit on, and the cushions are quite wide, easily fitting both of us and one to two guests without cramming.
    Emily Hein, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The chairs come with plush cushions and have ergonomic backs and high armrests for extra comfort, and the table is made from mold- and mildew-resistant acacia wood.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The plastic coverings are about ready to come off the red seats lining Clowes Memorial Hall.
    Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 4 Sep. 2025
  • This space has also been revamped over the summer with a dedicated bar, which adds to The Bar space in the palazzo’s charming Red Room, replete with silk coverings lining the walls and an original fresco by Cesare Rotta framing the ceiling.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Dealers are to install protective shields for the airbags free of charge.
    James Powel, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
  • At least two protesters were seen wielding riot shields to protect against the munitions being fired at them.
    Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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