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
Because there were so many novels, the first of which published in 1990, Sarnoff wanted to find a way to encapsulate the 1990s timelines from the early books alongside the more contemporary ones.
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Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
This soft subdued shade paired with a statement lip perfectly encapsulates that timeless energy.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
For me, the book cover photograph encapsulates much of my career.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026
But that doesn’t fully encapsulate his role.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
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Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
This soft subdued shade paired with a statement lip perfectly encapsulates that timeless energy.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
For me, the book cover photograph encapsulates much of my career.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026
But that doesn’t fully encapsulate his role.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
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Here’s the five-day forecast for Broward and Palm Beach counties, summarized by AI based on information from the National Weather Service.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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The state requires cities to submit an annual report summarizing progress on implementing the city’s general plan and reports on housing production, stated a report from Planning Manager Chris Dominguez.—
Jim Drummond,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Some schools also use an Individualized Health Care Plan (IHCP) — a nursing document that outlines how your child’s allergy will be managed throughout the school day.—
Dr. Sonja O'Leary,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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In the high southeastern sky, look for a backward question mark that outlines the head and chest of the constellation Leo the Lion.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Encapsulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encapsulate. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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