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 eighteen-meter-tall brick curve that encases the altar has a tremendous body, nearly ominous in its presence, that imparts an intuitive understanding—even amid the doubt—that what provides shelter necessarily does so through strength. — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026 Priced at $120 and launching Sunday, Chavarria’s limited-edition version encases the candle in a black ceramic vessel — versus its original white one — and features a custom Willy Chavarria medallion. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026 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

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The larger ring also improves sensitivity because optical gyroscopes can detect smaller rotations when the light encloses a greater area.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
The building encloses an acre of private landscaped courtyard, which the apartment’s airy living area overlooks.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of encloses

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For specialized medical needs, the center also houses a 24-hour nursery, a respiratory ward, and a complete surgical suite with a recovery room.

— Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026
Astra then developed the enclosure, which houses the device’s internal components.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

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Avani completed the project after his death in Mumbai and Delhi, photographing, at the same time, Raghu’s old image and the space that surrounds it today.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
All of this excitement surrounds a 1,000-pound—give or take—pumpkin that graces the stoop of a brownstone in the Brooklyn neighborhood each year.

— Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of surrounds

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Tech and communications services The S & P Communications Services sector, which includes giants like Alphabet , Netflix and Disney is now down 22% from the May high.

— Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
The results offer the first in-depth look at voter sentiment in the contentious intraparty and generational battle for the 7th District, which includes downtown Sacramento and stretches from Lodi to parts of El Dorado County.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of includes

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The tulle material at the front envelops the foot, creating a soft and delicate appearance.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
The hotel’s unprecedented vantage point envelops guests in panoramic views of Melbourne and the ocean lapping at Port Phillip Bay.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of envelops

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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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