encapsuling

verb

present participle of encapsule
as in encysting

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  1. encapsulating
  2. surrounding
  3. cocooning
  4. encircling
Verb
  • The SiriusXM-Audacy agreement is for sports and news stations around the country, encapsulating 42 in total in 29 markets.
    — Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The video went viral, encapsulating the prevalent mood of indignation about official nonaction.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of encapsulating
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  • The first question that comes to mind surrounding the Dolphins deals with quarterback Malik Willis.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Secret Service officials said attendees will face airport-style screening, fewer access points, and restricted surrounding streets.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 24 July 2026
Definition of surrounding
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  • Drivers who failed to dig out while the snow from our late-January storm was still soft are now contending with thick walls of ice cocooning their vehicles.
    — Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Josephson likes to turn down the volume on the outside world, cocooning her readers in the white noise of affirmation.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Definition of cocooning
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  • Cheers roared from the crowd encircling the concrete arena as two skateboarders slammed into each other at top speed.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
  • Styled by Brad Goreski, Moore wore a custom cobalt blue Self Portrait gown with an oversized bow encircling the hips, falling into a train.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 May 2026
Definition of encircling
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