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encases

verb

present tense third-person singular of encase
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. — 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
  1. encloses
  2. houses
  3. surrounds
  4. includes
  5. envelops
  6. confines
Verb
  • The building encloses an acre of private landscaped courtyard, which the apartment’s airy living area overlooks.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 10 Aug. 2026
  • When a flower matures, the ovary of the flower matures into a fruit, and that fruit encloses the seeds.
    — Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 30 July 2026
Definition of encloses
Verb
  • Back in August, the singer’s team erected a pop-up merch shop on the same quiet downtown block that houses Slotnick’s cookbook store, which has been in business for 30 years.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The store also houses the Rag & Bone Archive, with pieces from the brand’s history displayed exhibition style to showcase its craftsmanship and house codes.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of houses
Verb
  • Unlike FinFETs, where the gate surrounds the transistor channel on three sides, GAA designs wrap the gate around the channel, providing greater control over the flow of current, the South China Morning Post reported.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The newer, softer material surrounds the carbon fiber plate while the previous ZoomX formula is used for the rest of the midsole to balance out the stability.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of surrounds
Verb
  • The Tod’s Group includes the Tod’s brand, designed by creative director Matteo Tamburini; Fay, known for its four-hook jackets inspired by the uniforms worn by American firefighters, and Hogan, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The small collection includes two pieces, the Cowgirl Boot Dish and the Cowgirl Bud Vase, each in three colorways of the traditional Mackenzie-Childs check print.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of includes
Verb
  • Zai encounters them inside and on the streets, as a sense of terror envelops her.
    — Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
  • An eggy, algal cloud envelops us before the spring itself comes into view.
    — Brian Laidlaw, Longreads, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of envelops
Verb
  • Places like Los Angeles and Oakland have high permit fees and strict zoning that often confines cans to industrial areas.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
  • 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.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025
Definition of confines

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“Encases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encases. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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