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
And that subway scene perfectly encapsulates something else about The Last Supper, which is how much of a revelation your New York is.
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Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
That sentiment encapsulates the timelessness of Nicolas Cage.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
Oura encapsulates all data into three scores.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 30 May 2026
Quote of the season A line from Arbeloa in his final press conference as coach perhaps best encapsulates the club’s situation now.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Additionally, the scene encapsulates the dynamic between the two sisters.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 25 May 2026
The World Cup encapsulates what New York is all about.
—Jeffrey Lefrancois, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
That balance — between her visibility and personal structure — truly encapsulates the full picture of her chart.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Barrio de San Juan Adjacent to the Centro Histórico, this charming residential neighborhood encapsulates the essence of Valladolid’s quiet lifestyle.
—Regina Zumarraga, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
That sentiment encapsulates the timelessness of Nicolas Cage.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
Oura encapsulates all data into three scores.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 30 May 2026
Quote of the season A line from Arbeloa in his final press conference as coach perhaps best encapsulates the club’s situation now.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Additionally, the scene encapsulates the dynamic between the two sisters.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 25 May 2026
The World Cup encapsulates what New York is all about.
—Jeffrey Lefrancois, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
That balance — between her visibility and personal structure — truly encapsulates the full picture of her chart.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Barrio de San Juan Adjacent to the Centro Histórico, this charming residential neighborhood encapsulates the essence of Valladolid’s quiet lifestyle.
—Regina Zumarraga, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encapsulates
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Airbnb said its chatbot tool can now fix booking issues within the chat, and the company is adding an AI feature that summarizes guest reviews.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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Neither firm responded to a request to confirm that the museum’s statement completely summarizes the results of its investigation.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
19 May 2026
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The Solana Beach City Council approved a second reading May 27 of an ordinance that outlines the types of structures that are allowed in public spaces used for outdoor dining.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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If a tie affects the outcome, state law outlines a process for determining the winner.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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“Encapsulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encapsulates. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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