as in summarized
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 encapsulated
However, what is clear is that Bessette-Kennedy’s simple band perfectly encapsulated her style.
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Emily Chan, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
In those early days, Zelensky’s uncanny capacity for survival and humor encapsulated the defiant mood of the country.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
And so that’s kind of encapsulated in the scene with him and Maggie afterwards.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 7 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
To me, the Rajneesh encapsulated so much of what seemed free and hopeful about the nineteen-seventies and eighties.
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
And there, the school’s first Heisman Trophy winner finished off the 27-21 victory on Miami’s home field with one powerful, spinning touchdown run that encapsulated Indiana’s fight to the top.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
This is best encapsulated by the unique self-fulfilling nature of crypto prognostications.
—Malana Vantyler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
Even better, The Inkey List’s retinal is encapsulated, meaning it’s wrapped in tiny moisturizing molecules that release it gradually into the skin.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 5 Jan. 2026
Emily Chan, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
In those early days, Zelensky’s uncanny capacity for survival and humor encapsulated the defiant mood of the country.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
And so that’s kind of encapsulated in the scene with him and Maggie afterwards.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 7 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
To me, the Rajneesh encapsulated so much of what seemed free and hopeful about the nineteen-seventies and eighties.
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
And there, the school’s first Heisman Trophy winner finished off the 27-21 victory on Miami’s home field with one powerful, spinning touchdown run that encapsulated Indiana’s fight to the top.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
This is best encapsulated by the unique self-fulfilling nature of crypto prognostications.
—Malana Vantyler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
Even better, The Inkey List’s retinal is encapsulated, meaning it’s wrapped in tiny moisturizing molecules that release it gradually into the skin.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encapsulated
Verb
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Stories are summarized in a single sentence accompanied by a link for those seeking more information.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
19 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
Verb
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In his Sunday column, Jim outlined how investors are trying to navigate this period of uncertainty, and appropriately, our cash position is unusually high, providing us with a buffer in this decline.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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This decision is outlined in the country’s constitution.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Encapsulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encapsulated. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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