as in sheaths
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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Nuts and fatty fishes, like salmon and sardines, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for building the insulating sheaths that surround the nerve fibers that carry information from one brain cell to another.—
Dana G. Smith,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026 -
Taylor, then with her fourth husband Richard Burton, wanted to ditch her formal '50s style of long skirts and tasteful sheaths.—
Liz McNeil,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Officers allegedly found about 525 shell casings and 13 firearms.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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While defense attorneys argued that the teacher provided the only evidence that the shooter was on the south side of the school, prosecutors said that bullet casings would corroborate their argument.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
7 Jan. 2026
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This can include wallpaper, bedding, window coverings, and furniture, but paint is the easy and inexpensive way to set the tone for a room, says Nancy Davilman, principal designer at ND Interiors.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
4 Jan. 2026
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Lift coverings during the day to prevent excess heat build up from the sun.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
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Even better, the pellets can be processed using standard injection-moulding machines — the same ones manufacturers already use for polystyrene test housings.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Batch tabletop miniatures for a weekend campaign, produce cosplay armor sections that fit together cleanly, or prototype brackets and housings for clients with consistent results.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Encasements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encasements. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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