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
  • On the design front, the Loop has a soft textile band and a slim buckle that houses the Polar Precision Prime sensor.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The Belize Zoo is a unique conservation area that houses over 150 animals, all native to Belize.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Kaufman-esque sequence that chases an ever-balding Mike through his movie roles and towards his destiny is great fun to watch, but ultimately calls our attention to the relative torpor that surrounds it.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The collapse continues until a luminous sphere surrounds a dense core that is hot enough to sustain nuclear fusion.
    Luke Keller, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The ad includes clips from news broadcasts covering, for example, Trump’s framework for a trade deal with the European Union.
    Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Copeland is the fourth Republican candidate to signal an intention to run for the party's nomination in House District 5, which includes a portion of Boone County.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Cloître Saint-Trophime envelops viewers in ancient stone and filtered light, a living monument to time’s passage.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025

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“Encases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encases. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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