as in to summarize
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
can you encapsulate the speech in about a paragraph?
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Recent Examples of encapsulate
That question from Gordon Lightfoot's haunting ballad about the sinking of Edmund Fitzgerald seems to also encapsulate the mystery surrounding the tragic disappearance of the freighter.
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Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The profound resonance of its melody and lyrics stems from its ability to encapsulate a decade’s worth of emotional memories and energy accumulated within Honor of Kings, a beloved national IP.
—Billboard China, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
But while the trajectory is indubitable, the ascent is far from smooth, as Ghana’s recent experiences neatly encapsulate.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
The exhortation from players and fans alike is directed toward Bubacarr Jallow, and encapsulates the unique, aggressive style the senior defender and midfielder exudes.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
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Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The profound resonance of its melody and lyrics stems from its ability to encapsulate a decade’s worth of emotional memories and energy accumulated within Honor of Kings, a beloved national IP.
—Billboard China, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
But while the trajectory is indubitable, the ascent is far from smooth, as Ghana’s recent experiences neatly encapsulate.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
The exhortation from players and fans alike is directed toward Bubacarr Jallow, and encapsulates the unique, aggressive style the senior defender and midfielder exudes.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
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This Batul Hassan piece in Jacobin summarizes some of Mamdani’s more popular plans.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The resulting feature was published on March 14, 2022, publicly summarizing the case for the first time in years and providing Army CID contact information.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The team has developed their methodology using SA Pathways and Protocols, while also building on protocols outlined by the Nuclear Truth Project, which fosters collaboration between First Nations peoples affected by testing.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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This past summer, the filmmakers embarked on a cross-country tour, meeting with executives at major theater chains to screen the film and outline their marketing and self-distribution strategy.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Encapsulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encapsulate. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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