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
Hansen, a Canadian mission specialist on Artemis II, encapsulated the sentiment.
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2026
Nearly 500 interviews with couples from 1937 through the 1980s, the breadth of which daughter Dorothy sorts through over a season, her father’s life’s work encapsulated in 25 large cardboard boxes.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
No other sequence this year has better encapsulated why the Nuggets desperately need Gordon healthy.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
In many ways, the mozzarella cart encapsulated the Hypsi experience.
—Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
The viability tests on spores encapsulated in perlite indicated that virtually all spores were alive.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
In that sense, the end of San Antonio’s playoff-clinching victory over Phoenix on Thursday night encapsulated the last six years.
—Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 21 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
Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2026
Nearly 500 interviews with couples from 1937 through the 1980s, the breadth of which daughter Dorothy sorts through over a season, her father’s life’s work encapsulated in 25 large cardboard boxes.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
No other sequence this year has better encapsulated why the Nuggets desperately need Gordon healthy.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
In many ways, the mozzarella cart encapsulated the Hypsi experience.
—Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
The viability tests on spores encapsulated in perlite indicated that virtually all spores were alive.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
In that sense, the end of San Antonio’s playoff-clinching victory over Phoenix on Thursday night encapsulated the last six years.
—Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 21 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encapsulated
Verb
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In a news release, the UTLA summarized the tentative deal.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The court reasoned that the clause was in very small font, wasn’t in bold or all caps and the ticket only summarized the arbitration clause rather than offer its specifics.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Eden outlined how, by crippling universities over charges of antisemitism, McMahon could also achieve larger goals.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Continuing about contrasts, Lighton outlined the decision to have Colin’s character be part of a barbershop quartet in the movie, rather than part of a Mensa group, the latter of which is used in the novella.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Encapsulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encapsulated. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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