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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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Noun
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But when Madison was venting to Alex, 29, in the pods about Mason's behavior, Alex refused to speak poorly about his costar, which upset Madison — and in turn, ended their relationship for good.—
Joelle Goldstein,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025 -
But as of now, here are all of the season 8 cast members who got engaged in the pods.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The integrity of doctors has also come under scrutiny, as pharmaceutical companies spend billions courting their attention and prescription pads.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Non-slip pads on both ends of the divider keep it in place while also protecting the drawer, too.—
Mina Hochberg,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The coupe also features various other AMG touches on the outside, including the front fascia, fenders, mirror housings, bumper, and tailpipes.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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The design is finished with era-appropriate tail lights and rear fenders.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Cocoons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocoons. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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