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 brand’s very name, derived from a Sanskrit word, encapsulates Ghiya’s internationalism.
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Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 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
The exhortation from players and fans alike is directed toward Bubacarr Jallow, and encapsulates the unique, aggressive style the senior defender and midfielder exudes.
—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
Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 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
The exhortation from players and fans alike is directed toward Bubacarr Jallow, and encapsulates the unique, aggressive style the senior defender and midfielder exudes.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encapsulates
Verb
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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
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 29 Nov. 2025.
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