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
The exhortation from players and fans alike is directed toward Bubacarr Jallow, and encapsulates the unique, aggressive style the senior defender and midfielder exudes.
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Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
In the Celebrity Family Feud sketch, Grande as Lawrence encapsulates how fans began to perceive the Oscar winner.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
This quote from the company encapsulates their model’s spirit, one that emphasizes speed, affordability, fast onboarding, and no-code customization.
—Ethan Stone, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Per Archaeology News, Foundation Rock encapsulates a culture whose rulership tied their political authority to ritual practice, myth, and history.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
As Robert Kalmey observes, this moment encapsulates what Roman historians thought of as the worst of all of Octavius’s crimes against the state before becoming emperor.
—JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
The destruction of the Weimar Republic encapsulates the danger that political violence poses to any self-governing people.
—Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Playing Scott, a fellow hustler and Mike’s best friend, Reeves adeptly encapsulates the mind-set of a young man content to just float through life.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
No footwear brand quite encapsulates the fall and winter spirit quite like Ugg, which is exactly why the moment the temperature starts to drop my old Ugg Classic Short Boots and Goldenstar Platform Clogs are moved to the front of my closet.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
In the Celebrity Family Feud sketch, Grande as Lawrence encapsulates how fans began to perceive the Oscar winner.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
This quote from the company encapsulates their model’s spirit, one that emphasizes speed, affordability, fast onboarding, and no-code customization.
—Ethan Stone, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Per Archaeology News, Foundation Rock encapsulates a culture whose rulership tied their political authority to ritual practice, myth, and history.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
As Robert Kalmey observes, this moment encapsulates what Roman historians thought of as the worst of all of Octavius’s crimes against the state before becoming emperor.
—JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
The destruction of the Weimar Republic encapsulates the danger that political violence poses to any self-governing people.
—Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Playing Scott, a fellow hustler and Mike’s best friend, Reeves adeptly encapsulates the mind-set of a young man content to just float through life.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
No footwear brand quite encapsulates the fall and winter spirit quite like Ugg, which is exactly why the moment the temperature starts to drop my old Ugg Classic Short Boots and Goldenstar Platform Clogs are moved to the front of my closet.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encapsulates
Verb
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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 event marked McCarty’s first state of the city, a formal annual address by a city leader that typically summarizes recent achievements and outlines future plans.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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 9 Nov. 2025.
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