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as in sheaths
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 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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as in wraps
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 cocoons
Alora Bopray, USA Today, 18 June 2026
If little red dots are rapidly accreting supermassive black holes shrouded by dense gas envelopes, this would explain why these mystery objects are so faint in X-rays, as these cocoons should absorb this high-energy radiation.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 June 2026
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, 28 May 2026
Silk fibers are first treated to remove the sticky sericin that enables insects to build cocoons.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
Bedrooms are creamy cocoons that wouldn’t look out of place in contemporary hotels in global capitals.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Approximately 2,000 silkworm cocoons are needed to produce one pound of silk.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Azulik Stepping inside Azulik feels nothing short of entering a liveable piece of art, its tangle of beach wood, stone, and concrete crafting spaces reminiscent of bird nests and cocoons across its 48-villa property.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
By the time the wasp larvae spin their white rice-like cocoons, the caterpillar has suffered irreversible damage and can no longer damage your tomato crop.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026
Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Unlike the closed-coupe Chiron, which cocoons you from its inner workings, the Mistral delivers a raw mechanical sound bath, tempered only by a pop-in wind deflector (fixed in examples for North America)—just aft of the seats—that reduces cabin turbulence and shields air-flow.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
The Mosiso comes in five different laptop sizes for almost any model, and cocoons your computer in a cushy sleeve with 360-degree padding.
—Kelsey Glennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2025
Noun
Freezing outdoor temperatures can kill adult fleas, but flea pupae can live inside cocoons and remain dormant until the weather warms up.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 18 June 2026
If little red dots are rapidly accreting supermassive black holes shrouded by dense gas envelopes, this would explain why these mystery objects are so faint in X-rays, as these cocoons should absorb this high-energy radiation.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 June 2026
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, 28 May 2026
Silk fibers are first treated to remove the sticky sericin that enables insects to build cocoons.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
Bedrooms are creamy cocoons that wouldn’t look out of place in contemporary hotels in global capitals.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Approximately 2,000 silkworm cocoons are needed to produce one pound of silk.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Azulik Stepping inside Azulik feels nothing short of entering a liveable piece of art, its tangle of beach wood, stone, and concrete crafting spaces reminiscent of bird nests and cocoons across its 48-villa property.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
By the time the wasp larvae spin their white rice-like cocoons, the caterpillar has suffered irreversible damage and can no longer damage your tomato crop.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
That quirk of the JWST never faded, as the telescope naturally cocoons its targets in only the most deserving frames.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Unlike the closed-coupe Chiron, which cocoons you from its inner workings, the Mistral delivers a raw mechanical sound bath, tempered only by a pop-in wind deflector (fixed in examples for North America)—just aft of the seats—that reduces cabin turbulence and shields air-flow.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
The Mosiso comes in five different laptop sizes for almost any model, and cocoons your computer in a cushy sleeve with 360-degree padding.
—Kelsey Glennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocoons
Noun
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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The payload was designed to test a hypersonic navigation system capable of accurately identifying spacecraft position, even when communications are blocked by intense plasma sheaths during hypersonic flight.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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South Africa’s Standard Bank aims to be Kenya’s biggest lender by 2030, its regional chief told Semafor, a rare public shot at climbing East Africa’s banking hierarchy as the International Monetary Fund warns that the region’s economic buffers are dangerously fragile.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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Most siblings have natural buffers.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
13 June 2026
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The mural that wraps around the room depicts the colorful life of the bar’s namesake, Arabella Huntington, the second wife of railroad magnate Collis Potter Huntington, and the cocktails in the drinks menu are playfully written as fictional entries in Arabella’s diary.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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Still, there’s something fitting about a trans teen comedy released in 2026 that wraps things up too soon.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
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Police canvassed the area and found spent shell casings at the scene.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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But prosecutors say that police collected 37 shell casings from the scene, not 30.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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As a result, this demographic cohort has seen its financial cushions evaporate entirely.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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In this case, save most of the balcony space for plants, and keep some folding chairs or floor cushions tucked away if needed.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Secrecy shrouds the guest list, although photos of John Legend and the Beckhams at Argentaia have popped on social media.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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This ornament, situating them as something between a throw pillow and a hand muff, shrouds the thick-boned fore- and hindquarters that give them a characteristic rolling gait.—
Andrew Norman Wilson,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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From elaborate Persian rugs to minimalist sisal floor coverings to bold maximalist styles, there is something fit for every home.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
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Incorporating softer pieces, such as rugs, upholstered pieces, and window coverings, is a critical step that helps with sound control and creates an enveloping atmosphere.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
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Five officers responded with weapons and shields, the State's Attorney's office said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Some protesters fired flares toward officers or tore up chunks of asphalt and chucked them toward police in shields and riot gear.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cocoons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocoons. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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