encased

past tense of encase

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Recent Examples of encased With six bedrooms and six full bathrooms spread across more than 9,000 square feet, the home’s three distinct structures are connected by bridges and wrapped in curved glass encased in black steel frames. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2026 To ensure the integrity of the mold, only high-quality clay is used and then encased in steel sleeves designed to withstand extreme pressure. Philipp Jenne, Fortune, 30 July 2026 The eight-story building is stylish, with a red brick facade encased in glass and steel. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 Over the course of an hour, the clouds unleashed more than 7 inches of rain, swelling the river encased in the narrow canyon by a foot every three minutes. Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 27 July 2026 Aside from the bands, the Ultra 2 is lighter than its predecessor, and the case is still made from durable titanium, whereas the Watch 9 is encased in aluminum. Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026 Revolut is hoping to soon bring its Ultra Card, which arrives encased in a transparent picture frame, to the United States. Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026 Grain silos at the ports are being encased in anti-drone grids. Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026 Lillard slept in the iron lung cylinder that encased her body as the air pressure in the chamber forced air in and out of her lungs. CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encased
Verb
  • The Museum of Rural Arts In 2008, a volunteer association in the hamlet founded the Museum of Rural Arts, which is housed in a historic monastery (Convento di San Girolamo).
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • All the walls lifted to reveal this much larger space where she was housed.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • At low tide, the retreating ocean leaves behind a natural aquarium enclosed by volcanic rock.
    Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The fastest-growing segment in China consists of full-sized SUVs where the wheels are 100% driven by electric motors, utilizing highly efficient, enclosed 4-cylinder engines exclusively to charge onboard batteries.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Today, the pyramid is surrounded by parks, leafy streets and upscale apartment buildings in the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro.
    CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • In the building’s atrium, the floor is filled with bunk beds that are surrounded by private rooms of varied size that can accommodate four to eight people.
    Trevor Morgan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Nashville was a slight favorite at kickoff, but Miami fielded a stellar starting lineup that included Sergio Reguilón, Casemiro, Rodrigo De Paul, Luis Suárez and Messi.
    Dean Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The justice ministry rejected the criticism, saying the proceedings complied with Syrian law and included the participation of victims and their representatives.
    Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • For travelers, the designation puts a spotlight on a place where mythology isn't confined to museums and archaeological ruins.
    Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • As Eakin details, the battles over theory weren’t confined to academia, said Jonathan Derbyshire in the Financial Times.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 13 Aug. 2026

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“Encased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encased. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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