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
While sateen tends to be more dense as the threads are packed tightly, the Signature Hemmed Sheet Set from Boll & Branch manages to encapsulate the buttery softness without feeling too heavy.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Feb. 2026
And so that’s kind of encapsulated in the scene with him and Maggie afterwards.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
The princess’s message closes with a call for hope that encapsulates her new tone, which is sober, empathetic, and deeply human.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 5 Feb. 2026
The final hours of the transfer window encapsulated their newfound oddity, and recent results have left them facing a relegation battle.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Feb. 2026
And so that’s kind of encapsulated in the scene with him and Maggie afterwards.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
The princess’s message closes with a call for hope that encapsulates her new tone, which is sober, empathetic, and deeply human.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 5 Feb. 2026
The final hours of the transfer window encapsulated their newfound oddity, and recent results have left them facing a relegation battle.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encapsulate
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The cognitive work of summarizing such a conversation is significant.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
17 Feb. 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,
16 Feb. 2026
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There are no major frills or fancy switchups, but its familiar simplicity has been outlined for perfect results every time.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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While the easiest way to catch the game is either through DirecTV’s free trial or with a Peacock subscription, The Hollywood Reporter is further outlining each streaming option ahead.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Encapsulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encapsulate. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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