as in summarizes
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 encapsulates
That workman-like answer from Beck, in many ways, encapsulates his approach all season with the Hurricanes.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Perhaps nothing better encapsulates this union between two parties few would’ve put together when the winter began.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The Napiers Attempt the Impossible This Season The Laurel Historic District encapsulates everything charming about small-town life in the South, complete with multigenerational homes like the Gallagher House, which helped raise three generations of the same family.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
The Carlsbad tasting-menu spot encapsulates indoor-outdoor living, with diners walking through an intimate garden before stepping inside.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
Regardless of the painting's origins, its rawness encapsulates the bar's theme — tiki with an edge.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 21 Dec. 2025
Some pieces were inspired by her different eras (the dazzling Versace bodysuit during the opener encapsulates her Lover aesthetic), while other looks are direct references to past tours, including her Roberto Cavalli two-piece for her 1989 set and Nicole + Felicia gown for Speak Now.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
The film encapsulates the tour’s phenomenon — counting down the final months before the last show and capturing all the backstage drama and fan community that rallied around it.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2025
The holiday classic that perhaps best encapsulates that sensation is Miracle on 34th Street, George Seaton's 1947 film about a Macy's department store Santa who turns out to be none other than Kris Kringle.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Perhaps nothing better encapsulates this union between two parties few would’ve put together when the winter began.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The Napiers Attempt the Impossible This Season The Laurel Historic District encapsulates everything charming about small-town life in the South, complete with multigenerational homes like the Gallagher House, which helped raise three generations of the same family.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
The Carlsbad tasting-menu spot encapsulates indoor-outdoor living, with diners walking through an intimate garden before stepping inside.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
Regardless of the painting's origins, its rawness encapsulates the bar's theme — tiki with an edge.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 21 Dec. 2025
Some pieces were inspired by her different eras (the dazzling Versace bodysuit during the opener encapsulates her Lover aesthetic), while other looks are direct references to past tours, including her Roberto Cavalli two-piece for her 1989 set and Nicole + Felicia gown for Speak Now.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
The film encapsulates the tour’s phenomenon — counting down the final months before the last show and capturing all the backstage drama and fan community that rallied around it.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2025
The holiday classic that perhaps best encapsulates that sensation is Miracle on 34th Street, George Seaton's 1947 film about a Macy's department store Santa who turns out to be none other than Kris Kringle.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encapsulates
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This Batul Hassan piece in Jacobin summarizes some of Mamdani’s more popular plans.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Provide a narrative that summarizes any changes in revenue, expense reductions and board notices to monitor current financial status in the district.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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The bill outlines several key obligations aimed at protecting children and holding companies accountable for harmful interactions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The suit, filed in Los Angeles Federal Court on Tuesday and reviewed by Variety, outlines a pattern of contract violations and misconduct regarding profit sharing, among other claims.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Encapsulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encapsulates. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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