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
The Cam Newton Experience this weekend won’t just be encased in a stadium.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
This means that heavy elements like rock and metal are dissolved and encased in a thick mantle of metallic hydrogen enveloped in a massive atmospheric cloak of multi-colored clouds of ammonium hydrosulphide.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The Likhter-4 holds two reactor vessels from the K-22 submarine, encased in lead with their fuel unloaded.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
Then, of course, a dummy's bones need to be encased in the squishiness of flesh.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 Dec. 2025
The job of mayor, after all, is usually less like a silent encounter at MOMA, and more like being encased in ice in Times Square for sixty-three hours.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2025
Authorities in Hong Kong have said the death toll in the Tai Po towers fire, a blaze fueled by bamboo scaffolding that encased the buildings, has risen to 75.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
The helmet-compatible hood encased our head entirely, which was much appreciated during stormy weather.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
Napoli said dueling dinosaurs, which is still partially encased in rock, has many more secrets to spill.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
This means that heavy elements like rock and metal are dissolved and encased in a thick mantle of metallic hydrogen enveloped in a massive atmospheric cloak of multi-colored clouds of ammonium hydrosulphide.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The Likhter-4 holds two reactor vessels from the K-22 submarine, encased in lead with their fuel unloaded.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
Then, of course, a dummy's bones need to be encased in the squishiness of flesh.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 Dec. 2025
The job of mayor, after all, is usually less like a silent encounter at MOMA, and more like being encased in ice in Times Square for sixty-three hours.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2025
Authorities in Hong Kong have said the death toll in the Tai Po towers fire, a blaze fueled by bamboo scaffolding that encased the buildings, has risen to 75.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
The helmet-compatible hood encased our head entirely, which was much appreciated during stormy weather.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
Napoli said dueling dinosaurs, which is still partially encased in rock, has many more secrets to spill.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encased
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County of Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Officers said that all of the ducks were safely transferred to care centers, where they will be housed and cared for.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Au Vieux Campeur collection will be housed here, emphasizing Gerbi’s intention to establish it as a stand-alone brand.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
15 Jan. 2026
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This year, the carpet was also enclosed in a tent, and the temperature within it rose throughout the afternoon.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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The bones and cartilage are enclosed in a membrane that’s filled with an oily liquid called synovial fluid.—
Sarah Lindenfeld Hall,
Popular Science,
7 Jan. 2026
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Michael was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 4th, surrounded by his entire family in Los Angeles, California.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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Centered around an azure alpine lake and surrounded by a network of more than 460 trails, Wanaka is a haven for kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, and skiing.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
7 Jan. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Efforts that included bait, noisemakers and even a trap that caught the wrong bear all failed.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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No longer confined to the gym, black leggings have quietly secured their place as a modern wardrobe essential for 2026.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
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In some cases, they were confined to their homes or beds for weeks or months while their devices were repaired.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Encased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encased. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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