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 house is a modest one-and-a-half-story Cape set on pilings with a crawl space enclosed by boards, built of native spruce and pine lumber that Mark and Fraser cut from the nearby islands.—
Robert Finch
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
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Towering limestone cliffs enclose the cove, creating a striking setting ideal for snorkeling, diving, or simply enjoying a peaceful escape in nature.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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For six years, the building that once housed The Coffee Cup, a beloved neighborhood diner in St. Paul’s North End, sat empty.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2025
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The property will feature amenities that have traditionally been hard to come by in New Hampshire hotels, such as a wine cellar, a beachside bourbon bar, and a library that houses a grand piano.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
18 June 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 man’s body was found lying facedown, covered in a blanket and showing signs of trauma — including what appeared to be a stab wound to his back, a police source told the Daily News.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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The supporting cast included Lacretta as bailiff Gurgs, Nyambi Nyambi as court clerk Wyatt and sitcom vet Wendie Malick, who joined the cast full-time in Season 3 as new prosecutor Julianne.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
18 June 2025
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“Encase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encase. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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