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
This is best encapsulated by the unique self-fulfilling nature of crypto prognostications.
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Malana Vantyler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
Unbeaten in nine across all competitions, the form, on paper at least, is good, but belies several patchy performances that were encapsulated in Sunday’s draw at Fulham.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
How krill are harvested and encapsulated is essential for finding a high-quality supplement to help support your diet with omega-3 goodness.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 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
The Sabrina the Teenage Witch star and millennial icon recently reflected on the highs and lows of her career — and one moment that encapsulated them both.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Dec. 2025
Three combat photographers who embody the extreme freedom and danger whose real lives are encapsulated in Denis Hopper’s fictional character in Herr’s screenplay for Apocalypse Now.
—Literary Hub, 19 Dec. 2025
This long-term intent was encapsulated in the leaders’ farewell at Dujiangyan.
—Xianda Huang, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
Galileo’s great realization, encapsulated in the principle of relativity, is that there would be no detectable difference at all.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
Malana Vantyler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
Unbeaten in nine across all competitions, the form, on paper at least, is good, but belies several patchy performances that were encapsulated in Sunday’s draw at Fulham.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
How krill are harvested and encapsulated is essential for finding a high-quality supplement to help support your diet with omega-3 goodness.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 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
The Sabrina the Teenage Witch star and millennial icon recently reflected on the highs and lows of her career — and one moment that encapsulated them both.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Dec. 2025
Three combat photographers who embody the extreme freedom and danger whose real lives are encapsulated in Denis Hopper’s fictional character in Herr’s screenplay for Apocalypse Now.
—Literary Hub, 19 Dec. 2025
This long-term intent was encapsulated in the leaders’ farewell at Dujiangyan.
—Xianda Huang, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
Galileo’s great realization, encapsulated in the principle of relativity, is that there would be no detectable difference at all.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encapsulated
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Here’s a recap of the past three days, summarized by the most surprising/bizarre/record-setting stat lines that made for one of the most interesting opening weekends in postseason history.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Wyle then summarized the plot of Baumbach's 14th film as a director, which sees Clooney's titular movie star struggle to repair his bond with his daughter, fractured by so many years of prioritizing himself instead.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Jan. 2026
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Speaking to Interesting Engineering, Fraimic team member Nathaniel Paffett-Lugassy outlined the core idea behind the product.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Skyler Lusnia, the Statewide Charter School Board’s director of school performance, had already outlined three major concerns and asked Epic officials to respond.—
Jennifer Palmer,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Encapsulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encapsulated. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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