as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
an encasement of several inches of silt had helped to preserve the sunken remains of the historic ship
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Recent Examples of encasement
Newer EVs have heat pumps and better battery encasements that can help improve battery efficiency, ZETA noted.
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Using mattress encasements designed for bedbugs.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
They were presented in a range of colors, including yellow, orange, white, black and purple, and featured a black encasement at the toe with an abstract outline.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
So most of the pinion gears, as well as the pendulum and encasement, will be made of titanium.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2011
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Using mattress encasements designed for bedbugs.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
They were presented in a range of colors, including yellow, orange, white, black and purple, and featured a black encasement at the toe with an abstract outline.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
So most of the pinion gears, as well as the pendulum and encasement, will be made of titanium.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2011
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encasement
Noun
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More recently, a forensic scientist and criminologist hired by Kohberger's defense team named Brent Turvey has raised concerns about the chain of custody of the prosecution's main piece of evidence, a Ka-Bar knife sheath with Kohberger's DNA on it recovered next to Mogen and Goncalves.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Extremely smooth on the palate, its flavors of blackberry, dark plum, cinnamon, and nutmeg are set into a sheath of plush tannins that gently drop off into a slightly drying finish.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Bullet casings and additional rounds of unspent ammunition were littered on the floor beneath the window and a couch near where Jennings had fired from, authorities said.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Bullet casings were found scattered about, and two magazines and a box of ammunition that was on a couch immediately beneath the window from where Jennings fired the rifle were also seized.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Illinois lawmakers, in the wee hours of June 1, adopted a massive $56 billion budget but otherwise spun their wheels this session, failing to act on major energy and housing legislation.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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As rents continue to climb in San Francisco, a new proposal at City Hall aims to prevent renters from being surprised by hidden fees that can add hundreds of dollars to their monthly housing costs.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Gray and white are included in multiple details in this kitchen, from the fixture fringe to the backsplash to the window covering.—
Lauren Jones,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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The shoes feature the signature Chanel cap-toe design, and Holmes’ toe cap was made with a grosgrain material covering, while the upper and straps are made from leather.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
5 June 2026
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“Encasement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encasement. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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