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
That scene has a gorgeous echo in the closing moments, playfully encapsulating something for which Mariano has been searching.
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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
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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Smartphone Deals The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is $275 off and features a gorgeous display that stays readable in direct sunlight, while next-level AI tricks genuinely save time, like summarizing calls or finding pet photos from vague voice commands.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Aug. 2025
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An account manager might spend hours summarizing everything the new manager needs to know or skip it altogether.—
Eilon Reshef,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Context, caveats and critical thinking must all be considered when outlining the process from start to finish.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The report will list possible causes for autism based on a review of research, while also outlining the research that is still unknown on the subject.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Encapsulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encapsulating. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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