encasing

present participle of encase

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of encasing The spigots serve as injection ports, where crews can pump grout behind the tunnel wall, with the goal of coating and encasing the entire tunnel lining under the Newtown Creek in a waterproof layer, filling any cracks along the way. Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026 The denim du jour is all about giving your legs some room to breathe instead of encasing them in snug fabric. Tanya Sharma, InStyle, 10 July 2026 Even still, most of its diminutive size was just plastic packaging, encasing the far tinier, unfathomably dense network of billions of transistors embedded in silicon. Literary Hub, 17 June 2026 The 360-degree curved glass walls encasing the galleries offered many glimpses of a face that belonged to me but somehow wasn’t mine. Stephanie Shih june 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026 The concrete cap of a tomb encasing radioactive fallout now has cracks, and what’s beneath can rise from the dead. Devika Rao, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026 The crunchy encasing pairs perfectly with the melty cheese and various fillings inside, including cheese, tinga, potato and chorizo, and raja (strips of peppers and onions). Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026 Pill pockets, like this top option by Greenies, mask the sight and smell of a pill by encasing it in a treat. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026 Natural thawing eliminates damage caused by trying to remove ice encasing stems of perennials and shrubs. Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encasing
Verb
  • Plaintiffs' attorney Alexander Shalom argued that housing the plaintiffs in a segregated unit violates their constitutional rights against cruel and unusual punishment.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • Elevator access is available in the main buildings housing the lobby and restaurants.
    Ronee Uyeshiro, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • Homes can be visually inspected for compliance from the outside, and enclosing the ground level area for living space after the home is constructed and approved for occupancy would draw a reverse work order.
    Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Soon after, more people gathered, standing behind the sad but necessary fence enclosing the resilient tree, out of respect, curiosity or simple gawking.
    David Dickstein, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Meanwhile, the soil surrounding the house is eroding and the structure is sinking.
    William Earl, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Pride in our rising football team is already apparent across campus and is growing throughout the surrounding neighborhoods.
    Monique Carroll, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Despite the unknowns confining the Delgado family to their house, Robinson says The Last House is at its heart an optimistic movie.
    Barry Levitt, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Color, line, and texture all play important roles in making a small garden feel expansive and inviting or confining and cramped.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • This week, Cuba commemorated Castro with events including the International Book Fair, art exhibitions, concerts and gatherings of delegates from leftist organizations across the continent.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Plenty have YouTube channels showcasing their elite careers, including Hunt and men’s 100m silver-medallist Jeremiah Azu.
    Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Although gray skies are enveloping the Pharmalot campus, our spirits remain sunny.
    Ed Silverman, STAT, 6 Aug. 2026
  • For one, Robert is too ethereal to evoke the fear enveloping the city.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Encasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encasing. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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