as in encloses
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 encases
The plastic that encases laundry pods dissolves and rinses out with the excess water.
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Katelyn Chef,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
The faux hair encases her locs, allowing the blonde to be the focal point of the look.
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Larry Stansbury,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
The design uses a privacy wall that encases both seats in the last row, similar to those found in first-class seats with privacy doors.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
The tourbillon version encases an appealing tension between the 270-piece complication’s visceral architecture and Roth’s flair for aristocratic typefaces and theatrical curves.
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Adam Erace,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
In reality, Puertorriqueñidad encases a variety of stories, styles, shades, and textures, which were displayed through every narrative tool possible, including the varied characters, scenery, and fashion choices of the production.
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Sofía Viera,
Allure,
9 Feb. 2026
Designed from high-temperature polyimide aerogel, the armor encases the drone’s sensitive parts in a single cast structure.
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Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
Handcrafted in Portugal, each pair is finished with wool laces with an outsole that appears caught mid-pour, forming a shell that encases the upper.
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Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
28 Nov. 2025
The ultra-soft clogs are made out of a plush faux shearling fabric that encases a springy foam midsole.
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Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
Katelyn Chef,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
The faux hair encases her locs, allowing the blonde to be the focal point of the look.
—
Larry Stansbury,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
The design uses a privacy wall that encases both seats in the last row, similar to those found in first-class seats with privacy doors.
—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
The tourbillon version encases an appealing tension between the 270-piece complication’s visceral architecture and Roth’s flair for aristocratic typefaces and theatrical curves.
—
Adam Erace,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
In reality, Puertorriqueñidad encases a variety of stories, styles, shades, and textures, which were displayed through every narrative tool possible, including the varied characters, scenery, and fashion choices of the production.
—
Sofía Viera,
Allure,
9 Feb. 2026
Designed from high-temperature polyimide aerogel, the armor encases the drone’s sensitive parts in a single cast structure.
—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
Handcrafted in Portugal, each pair is finished with wool laces with an outsole that appears caught mid-pour, forming a shell that encases the upper.
—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
28 Nov. 2025
The ultra-soft clogs are made out of a plush faux shearling fabric that encases a springy foam midsole.
—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encases
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Sitting unassumingly on a city plaza, the spruce structure encloses a windowless cylinder of silence.
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The chicken embryo is embedded in the membrane that encloses the yolk, and the tension on the membrane provided by the yolk is needed for the embryo to develop properly.
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Unlike other watering systems, the IrriSense 2 houses its controller, sprinkler, electric valve, and nutrient feeder in a single device, controlled via an app on your phone.
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The former seminary's crypt now houses the Wine Grotto.
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An arched ceiling soars above the living room, where geometric tile surrounds the fireplace and French doors open to the yard.
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What surrounds that figure is harder to parse, because two loud and opposing narratives are vying for attention.
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So far, there is no indication that his departure includes a settlement agreement.
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The offering includes binary option contracts based on the Mini-S&P 500 Index, the company said in a press release on Tuesday.
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An extraordinary tiredness envelops my bones, rendering my senses into mush.
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Spray paint hisses and music envelops Amsterdam Avenue as Knicks colors cover the sidewalk.
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Places like Los Angeles and Oakland have high permit fees and strict zoning that often confines cans to industrial areas.
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In an industry that often confines its actors, especially women and especially Black women, Hall continues to carve a path defined by risk, depth and courage.
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“Encases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encases. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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