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
This paneling principle also applies to a series of folding screens whose leaves encase small-format artworks.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
This treat is just the right size — a huge, juicy strawberry encased in red bean paste and then an outer shell of mochi.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
The tourbillon version encases an appealing tension between the 270-piece complication’s visceral architecture and Roth’s flair for aristocratic typefaces and theatrical curves.
—Adam Erace, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Most bathrooms come with showers encased in rounded Crittal-style glass.
—Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
This treat is just the right size — a huge, juicy strawberry encased in red bean paste and then an outer shell of mochi.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
The tourbillon version encases an appealing tension between the 270-piece complication’s visceral architecture and Roth’s flair for aristocratic typefaces and theatrical curves.
—Adam Erace, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Most bathrooms come with showers encased in rounded Crittal-style glass.
—Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encase
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Keep your hands free and available to carry other essentials with this genius pet backpack that's secure, enclosed and sure to keep your pets feeling safe—even in times of crisis.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Archaeologists found that the site’s foragers had crafted small huts from brushwood, weaving them into dome-like structures enclosing a central hearth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Thousands of photographs and historical documents are stored in archives and the collections section of the museum houses an assortment of memorabilia.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Plus, through the larger project, Mutual Ground is looking to add a new building on campus to house its outpatient services.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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This vining plant is almost too easy to grow, so it's best confined within a container.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Juan used to be confined to a different room in the facility that had a frosted window with a small patch scratched out at the bottom, just big enough for his eye to peek through.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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And while the resort's four dining and drinking spots draw inspiration from cuisines around the world, their menus are filled with ingredients harvested from the surrounding landscape.—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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On County Road 2480, the roof was lifted from a home and surrounding trees fell in multiple directions.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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Five of the Cowboys’ seven picks in this year’s draft, including all three made on the first two days, were spent on defensive players.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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That includes what triggered the suspect, what brought him to Washington, and whether there might be any potential copycats who might want to do follow-on attacks, as is often the case after a presidential assassination attempt, the official said.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Encase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encase. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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