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
Then there are the personal items that seem to encapsulate Lynch’s idiosyncratic personality and vision as succinctly as any film.
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2025
The 13-track set showcases the vibrant essence of merengue, featuring lively rhythms and heartfelt lyrics encapsulating the joys and struggles of life through his music.
—Luisa Calle, Billboard, 6 June 2025
But laughs aside, Messing encapsulated the moment in her moving remarks.
—Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2025
That was the peak of another dramatic Tigers victory, 3-1 against the Chicago Cubs, this one a win that encapsulated so much of what has made this team so good all season.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 7 June 2025
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2025
The 13-track set showcases the vibrant essence of merengue, featuring lively rhythms and heartfelt lyrics encapsulating the joys and struggles of life through his music.
—Luisa Calle, Billboard, 6 June 2025
But laughs aside, Messing encapsulated the moment in her moving remarks.
—Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2025
That was the peak of another dramatic Tigers victory, 3-1 against the Chicago Cubs, this one a win that encapsulated so much of what has made this team so good all season.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encapsulate
Verb
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Among its tasks will be assisting with coding, acting as a translation tool and summarize complex documents for workers.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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The Pandemic Greases the Wheels The evidence summarized in Karlin's fact sheet had been around for decades.—
Liana Simstrom,
NPR,
22 June 2025
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When advocating for moral decisions—such as cutting ties with a supplier accused of labor violations—leaders should clearly outline the associated financial and operational consequences.—
HEC Paris Insights,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The complete national security agreement hasn’t been published publicly, although aspects of it have been outlined in statements and securities filings made by the companies, U.S. Steel said Wednesday.—
Marc Levy,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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“Encapsulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encapsulate. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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