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 crunchy encasing pairs perfectly with the melty cheese and various fillings inside, including cheese, tinga, potato and chorizo, and raja (strips of peppers and onions).
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Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Every muscle and organ in the body is encased in a tough layer of tissue called fascia.
—Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026
In a key moment, the Olympic flame encased in a Venetian glass vessel was carried into the Arena by Italian gold medalists from the 1994 Lillehammer Games.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Building on themes of self-discovery, Myat said her runway will feature models walking around, with one encased in a box made from sugar glass.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
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Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Every muscle and organ in the body is encased in a tough layer of tissue called fascia.
—Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026
In a key moment, the Olympic flame encased in a Venetian glass vessel was carried into the Arena by Italian gold medalists from the 1994 Lillehammer Games.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Building on themes of self-discovery, Myat said her runway will feature models walking around, with one encased in a box made from sugar glass.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encase
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On top lies the picotage technique as well as a pattern of overlapping black circles, that is both enclosing and creating space while also keeping out.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
March 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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The sounds are most prominent near an underground yellow jacket nest, paper wasp nest, or the large, enclosed bald-fast hornet's paper nest.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
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The same facility also houses deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and hip-hop artist Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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Among its actions, the council issued a resolution urging hotels not to house ICE agents, Yang said, and is still asking the state to enact a moratorium on evictions and utility shut-offs.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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While there’s plenty of nostalgia to satisfy old souls like myself, this isn’t a route where the glory days are confined to the rearview mirror.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Kaine stressed that Democrats want to fund the other agencies at DHS, while confining the ongoing negotiations to the immigration enforcement agencies.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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However, Little Foot’s skull, which became crushed as surrounding cave sediment grew heavier and shifted over time, has been difficult to study.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Staffers—from front desk employees to valet—never missed a beat and were full of helpful information both about the hotel, its offerings, and the surrounding area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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The question box includes a space for your name, but this is optional.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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There are days when the Tennis Channel airs 19 hours of live tennis — and that’s not including pickleball on one of its free streaming services.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Encase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encase. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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