encased

verb

past tense of encase
as in housed
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 encased Set the Scene 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 The drummer is encased in a prism of metal and plexiglass that moves throughout the concert, and Brooks will often perform from - or jump off - the structure. — Heather Bushman, Oklahoman, 7 July 2026 Sweltering 94 degree heat encased San Jose on June 11, but that didn’t stop dozens of middle-age and bearded men from confidently strutting around Santana Row in heels. — Shivika Verma, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encased
  1. housed
  2. enclosed
  3. surrounded
  4. included
  5. confined
Verb
  • The shop opened earlier this summer and is located at 1108 E 30th St F, housed in the Wonder Shops and Flats building alongside other establishments like The Combine and AiZen Root Remedy.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Plans have yet to be finalized for the largest of the buildings, which formerly housed the plant’s gigantic boilers, but options include classrooms, an indoor play space or an oceanographic institute, according to the project’s designers.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of housed
Verb
  • The former patio has been enclosed to make a new dining room with windows facing the Cultural District.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
  • Two types of trams—open and enclosed, both free—get you within a 10-minute walk of most popular attractions, with pick-ups and drop-offs in or near three major parking lots.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Definition of enclosed
Verb
  • Served on a lazy Susan, multiple scoops of ice cream are surrounded by mini cones, berries, hot fudge, caramel, M&M’s, Reese’s, and other assorted chocolates.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • Yet growing up surrounded by accomplished artists came with unexpected advice.
    — Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of surrounded
Verb
  • The spa Down the steps from the main building is the spa with two double treatment rooms where guests can enjoy a daily massage, included in the rate.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
  • All had been shot, and the injuries included gunshot wounds to an arm, leg, abdomen and lower leg, Gregg said.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 27 July 2026
Definition of included
Verb
  • Invasive plants threatening wildlife and recreation isn’t new in the area, but typically it’s been confined to lakes.
    — John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • Wellness here is not confined to the spa; it is woven throughout the stay.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
Definition of confined

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