encases

present tense third-person singular of encase

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of encases 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 This spinal area lies just outside the dura mater, and is a tough membrane that encases the spinal cord and the system that allows cerebrospinal fluid to circulate. Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025 The result is a laminated dough, much like an oversize croissant, that encases ribbons of raw cane sugar and cinnamon cream cheese. Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025 The mission will investigate the exact thickness of the ice shell that encases the moon and how that frozen exterior interacts with the ocean beneath it, as well as characterize the moon’s geology. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024 Inspired by dystopian science fiction, the hulking hunk of unpainted metal barely squeezes into a lane of traffic and encases its driver in a (sort of) bulletproof tank that’s easily mistaken for a weapon of war. Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 26 Sep. 2024 In terms of packaging, the plastic bottle has been replaced with a tube that encases a whopping 60% more product capacity than the original. Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 17 Apr. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encases
Verb
  • Backlogs out of Hong Kong, which houses the largest cargo airport on earth, are expected to persist through mid-October after Typhoon Ragasa caused widespread flight cancellations across the region and South China.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The Walker-Stone House is a historic structure downtown that houses the Folk School of Fayetteville.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Neighboring India, which surrounds landlocked Nepal on three sides, has offered to help.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Adaurie Stemshorn, 29, lives in Tracy, California, and surrounds herself with animals, both fostering with the local Animal Rescue of Tracy, and caring for the pets on her farm.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Community colleges and higher education The budget includes about $493 million in funding for community colleges in Michigan, a slight increase from the previous fiscal year, according to fiscal analyses.
    Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • That often includes making rules and policies on issues ranging from the safety of kids' toys to what Americans can watch on TV.
    Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Some people prefer a high-pile cotton that envelops them like a hug post shower, while others like a thinner waffle weave that dries in minutes.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Just one or two sprays are enough to leave a lasting impression with longevity and sillage that envelops without overpowering.
    Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025

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“Encases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encases. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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