encased

past tense of encase

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of encased Monticello’s storage areas yielded several samples of Jefferson’s hair encased in gold lockets, glass ampules, and the packet assembled by Nicholas Trist. — Andrew Lawler, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2026 The shoes are known for their satin almond toe design, which features a square crystal buckle encased in a gunmetal frame. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 At each of the crash sites, the search for the cockpit voice recorders and flight data recorders – encased in orange metal, though often called black boxes – from the hijacked planes was underway. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 Set on the edge of the Village of Lindos, the heavenly parcel and its glass-like waters are nearly encased by rocks with stretches of smooth sand on either side. — Jennifer Tzeses, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 The Choco Taco featured light vanilla ice cream encased in a waffle cone, partially covered with milk chocolate and topped with peanuts. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 But Oliver said the contractors installed the grinder pump a month ago with its own power source encased in a locked box and didn’t provide her with a key. — Christin Lazerus, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encased
Verb
  • The police compound housed counterterrorism police, who had carried out operations against militants across the province in recent years.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The backstory The hotel is housed in a 19th-century grand palazzo that was previously a transport company headquarters.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Samson says the wings, tail and propeller are now fully enclosed inside the vehicle during driving mode.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Each ticket includes a seat in a heated, enclosed train car, along with a welcome toast, live music, astronomer insights, and access to the open-air stargazing car.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Silly, witty, and sociable, the duo moved to Durham Cottage in London, where there were happy days surrounded by everyone from John Gielgud to Graham Greene, Orson Welles, John and Mary Mills, Noël Coward, and William Wyler.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Her work surrounded them, and her studio, the grandest space in the house, stood open just beyond the living room.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The suspects who remained in Haiti awaiting trial included 17 Colombian soldiers and Joseph Badio, a former Haiti Ministry of Justice employee who was part of an anti-corruption unit.
    — EVENS SANON, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
  • While most have not dismissed Michelin quite like Lee above, there is quite a bit of head scratching over who was included, who was omitted, and how the ratings were awarded.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Other victims testified that they were confined in a windowless room under the floorboards of Said's office.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Kari was confined to a wheelchair and had to have her gall bladder removed.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

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“Encased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encased. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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