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
Use a high-quality mattress protector that encases your mattress to keep it clean and prevent most allergens from penetrating.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 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
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 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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 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
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 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
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This process continues for decades until eventually, one day, immune mediators rupture the cap that encloses the plaque.—
Mary J. Scourboutakos,
The Conversation,
19 Dec. 2025
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This slab of a sandwich houses everything good under one bready roof.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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And, for many of us, that's the cabinet that houses our reusable water bottles and mugs.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
26 Jan. 2026
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These mutations disable proteins needed to take folate from the blood and carry it into the cerebrospinal fluid — the liquid that surrounds the spinal cord and the brain.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
22 Jan. 2026
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The project’s developer then filed a federal lawsuit against the city, accusing it of administrative obstruction, leaving the investment tied up in court and highlighting the uncertainty which now surrounds this type of infrastructure.—
Claudia Nunes,
Oc Register,
20 Jan. 2026
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Raise the Future offers Family Support Services to help foster and adoptive families navigate the trauma that children have experienced, and that includes kinship families.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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This includes subtle feedback that traditional simulators often miss.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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His lengthened shadow envelops the locker room entirely.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Enjoy An Intimate Night Out Wendy Altschuler Worth talking about, Atsumeru’s vibe is silky, velvety, and romantic, with ambient lighting, floor-to-ceiling drapes, interesting artwork, and a hush that envelops the dining room in anticipation.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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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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“Encases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encases. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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