Thesaurus results for ENCASES

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

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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

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The island also houses over 200 blue holes (the highest concentration of sinkholes and cave systems in the world) that demand exploration, both in its forests and offshore anchor points.

— Joey Skladany, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
With a 24-inch FHD IPS display boasting a 90% screen-to-body ratio, the monitor houses all the computer's chips, along with a good selection of ports for all your peripherals.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of houses

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First, a 48-speaker spatial sound system surrounds the audience and delivers a more immersive listening experience.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
Pritzker deserves credit for speaking candidly about the treatment that has worked for him and helping confront the stigma that still surrounds obesity and its treatment.

— Disha Narang, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of surrounds

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The president’s financial disclosure covering July includes five additional purchases tied to healthcare facilities or systems.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
The class also includes Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of includes

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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

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