as in summarizing
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 encapsulating
Sound is also an important element in the film, encapsulating creation myths about sound and vibration being the source of all matter, ideas which are also present in string theory and quantum mechanics.
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2025
Crews in the north will work on encapsulating the spot fires north of McKinley Grove Rd and preparing the Snow Corral Road as a containment line using a combination of hand crews and machine clearing.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
That scene has a gorgeous echo in the closing moments, playfully encapsulating something for which Mariano has been searching.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
The study defined reading as also encapsulating formats like magazines, e-books, print and electronic newspapers and audiobooks.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2025
Crews in the north will work on encapsulating the spot fires north of McKinley Grove Rd and preparing the Snow Corral Road as a containment line using a combination of hand crews and machine clearing.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
That scene has a gorgeous echo in the closing moments, playfully encapsulating something for which Mariano has been searching.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
The study defined reading as also encapsulating formats like magazines, e-books, print and electronic newspapers and audiobooks.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encapsulating
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In May, Notion introduced Ai products for summarizing meetings and searching through corporate files.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Reflective listening means repeating or summarizing what your partner said in your own words.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration has not yet compiled a fiscal impact report or memo outlining the impact of federal budget cuts on Tennessee.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Each agency maintains its own shutdown plan, outlining which staff remain on duty.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Encapsulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encapsulating. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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