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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.
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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.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
Silk fibers are first treated to remove the sticky sericin that enables insects to build cocoons.
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New Atlas,
25 May 2026
Bedrooms are creamy cocoons that wouldn’t look out of place in contemporary hotels in global capitals.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
Approximately 2,000 silkworm cocoons are needed to produce one pound of silk.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.
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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.
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On the inbound side, buffers can be established for every raw material or raw material families.
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Land use is also more regulated and fragmented than in the 1930s, with programs that retire highly erodible land and encourage conservation buffers in vulnerable areas.
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The holdup hinged on his hope to build out a more substantial patio cover for the restaurant’s outdoor seating area, which wraps around two sides.
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The deck wraps around the top of the building, providing panoramic views of the East Crossroads.
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Ballistics evidence collected from the scene was ultimately connected to shell casings found in the backyard of her home in Vermont, Rouse said.
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Rouse said two shell casings found at the scene matched an unrecovered gun that Michelle Zajko used at a firing range in the backyard of her home in Vermont.
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The teak build can withstand rainstorms and wine spills, while the acrylic cushions can be wiped clean.
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The 150-gallon storage box has a 660-pound weight capacity, and can hold patio cushions, sports equipment, pool supplies, and more.
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To understand why that shrouds a black hole in mystery, consider how no signal can travel faster than light.
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Secrecy shrouds the guest list, although photos of John Legend and the Beckhams at Argentaia have popped on social media.
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From elaborate Persian rugs to minimalist sisal floor coverings to bold maximalist styles, there is something fit for every home.
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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.
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Reflective, multilayer shields will block the most heat, and ones with a thicker foam core will work much better than thin ones.
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Security-camera footage filmed Harris and Perez getting out of their cars armed with their Glock service pistols and ballistic shields, the report states.
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“Cocoons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocoons. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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