as in to enclose
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
fear of the outside world can encase a person just as surely as stone walls
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Recent Examples of encase
The Swiss watch brand has teamed up with Italian soccer team Como 1907 on the Hublot Classic Fusion Como Edition, a 42-mm chronograph encased in a sleek black ceramic case with a deep blue dial.
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
The story of vodka is the story of modern America, encased in a clear, flavorless spirit that appears neutral but retains cultural power.
—Time, 4 June 2025
As for the show stage itself, the fan showed that it was encased in black lighting as crew and band members prepared for the next AMAs segment — with Stefani nowhere in sight just like her husband.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 27 May 2025
The whole setup is encased in a metal frame that includes lifting points that can be used to attach it to a crane for moving around.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
The story of vodka is the story of modern America, encased in a clear, flavorless spirit that appears neutral but retains cultural power.
—Time, 4 June 2025
As for the show stage itself, the fan showed that it was encased in black lighting as crew and band members prepared for the next AMAs segment — with Stefani nowhere in sight just like her husband.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 27 May 2025
The whole setup is encased in a metal frame that includes lifting points that can be used to attach it to a crane for moving around.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encase
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The Texas Twist is the longest slide in the park, with twisty, enclosed turns for single riders.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
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Long haul flights that enclosed us in high pressure air cabins result in exposure to dry, recycled air.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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It’s ethically made with organic oils and housed in paper, plastic-free packaging.—
Kristen Philipkoski,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The space will also house two private suites, while a permanent Dior Lady Art installation will open later this year, showcasing contemporary creatives’ takes on the Lady Dior bags.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Naylor is surrounded in the Diamondbacks lineup by hitters like Corbin Carroll, Ketel Marte, Geraldo Perdomo, and Eugenio Suarez.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Seven-year-old Zeina roams the hills that surround her village on a rusty bike.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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The Democrats’ fundraising advantage isn’t confined to the governor’s race.—
Olivia Diaz,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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Animals large and small—those that had evolved to sprint across plains and live half their lives submerged in water—were confined in rows of tiny, barren cages lined with metal bars.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 June 2025
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The area around Canfield Mountain has been designated a no-fly zone by the sheriff’s office until further notice, including a prohibition on drones, the county’s emergency management services said.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 July 2025
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That roundup includes five other projects that have held on for at least a year, including Born Sinner, The Off-Season, KOD, Cole World: The Sideline Story, and 4 Your Eyez Only.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Encase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encase. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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