as in summarized
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
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Recent Examples of encapsulated
That single sequence has encapsulated Denver’s dealings — or lack of them — through the first week of free agency.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Simultaneously, a conditioning complex of peptides, ceramides, encapsulated hyaluronic acid, and botanical ingredients works to smooth, cushion, and replenish moisture where it’s most needed.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 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
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Simultaneously, a conditioning complex of peptides, ceramides, encapsulated hyaluronic acid, and botanical ingredients works to smooth, cushion, and replenish moisture where it’s most needed.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encapsulated
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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 Mar. 2026
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After Parish fired upon Avila, the driver sped away but returned and passed by to see if Avila had been shot, according to the SUV occupant interviews summarized in the affidavit.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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Crockett's office said the congressman's team followed all protocols outlined by the House to contract additional security.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The requirements outlined in the 2021 ordinance for temporary homeless shelters complicate the city’s efforts to address unsheltered homelessness, wrote Ron Hochbaum, an associate clinical professor of law at the McGeorge School of Law.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Encapsulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encapsulated. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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