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
Additionally, the scene encapsulates the dynamic between the two sisters.
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Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 25 May 2026
The win encapsulated the season for the Bruins, who have a knack for dramatic wins.
—Jack Vita, Daily News, 23 May 2026
The vertical launch horizontal landing spaceplane will be mated to a launch vehicle and will not be encapsulated in the launch vehicle fairings.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
For many, the film’s snapshot of the scandal would go on to encapsulate the entire affair, which in reality lasted years.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 May 2026
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Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 25 May 2026
The win encapsulated the season for the Bruins, who have a knack for dramatic wins.
—Jack Vita, Daily News, 23 May 2026
The vertical launch horizontal landing spaceplane will be mated to a launch vehicle and will not be encapsulated in the launch vehicle fairings.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
For many, the film’s snapshot of the scandal would go on to encapsulate the entire affair, which in reality lasted years.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for encapsulate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encapsulate
Verb
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Check the facts, summarize the next step, and keep your tone steady.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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According to a 2025 Microsoft report, student use of AI for schoolwork jumped 26% in a single year, with students using it primarily to brainstorm, summarize and generate feedback.—
Larry English,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The map also outlined plumes to the north of the facility where residents could be exposed to vapors from the tank.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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In a tribute for Rolling Stone, the Freaks and Geeks developer outlined his love for late-night as an institution, which was born out of hours spent watching a plethora of hosts throughout middle school and high school.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
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“Encapsulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encapsulate. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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