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
This victory encapsulated the Super Falcons' trademark spirit and tactical discipline, traits that have defined the team for decades.
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Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
At last, watermelon sandwiches for a snack, light lunch, or dessert encapsulate the sweetness of summer.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
The 'Folklore' room feels like a disco forest and really encapsulates the rustic feel of the album with elements of mirror balls.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 19 July 2025
However, mold that has essentially taken root into the surface may require a more aggressive approach, such as removing the affected drywall or wood and using mold encapsulate coatings on surrounding surfaces, according to Pace.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 July 2025
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Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
At last, watermelon sandwiches for a snack, light lunch, or dessert encapsulate the sweetness of summer.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
The 'Folklore' room feels like a disco forest and really encapsulates the rustic feel of the album with elements of mirror balls.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 19 July 2025
However, mold that has essentially taken root into the surface may require a more aggressive approach, such as removing the affected drywall or wood and using mold encapsulate coatings on surrounding surfaces, according to Pace.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encapsulate
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The Interconnected Causes Of Managerial Obsolescence To summarize, the principal interconnected reasons why firms and their managers are becoming obsolete are: Wrong mindset: making profits for themselves, not creating value for others.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The narrative might be summarized like this: supernatural Taylor Swift-type kills evil spirits while struggling with her own inner demons.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
8 Aug. 2025
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This article will define vicarious financial trauma, explore real-world examples of it, and outline a path to financial healing.—
Rahkim Sabree,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Rahul Patel, Principal Analyst at Ampere Analysis, will add data outlining market realities.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Encapsulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encapsulate. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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