encyst

verb

Definition of encystnext
as in to encapsulate

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encyst
  1. encapsulate
  2. armor
  3. cocoon
  4. surround
  5. encircle
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  • The early impressions of Downs were encapsulated in one moment during the team’s first training camp practice on Wednesday.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Like the dolls, the book encapsulates a series of stories, one inside the other.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of encapsulate
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  • So much of what this moment is asking of you involves your willingness to de-armor yourself and lean into the trust fall.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Definition of armor
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  • Recent ideas suggest that little red dots could be black holes cocooned in thick gas, possibly representing a completely new type of object called a black hole star, in which the tight shroud of gas emits light like a stellar atmosphere.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 2 July 2026
  • Norman suggests going for warmer tones to cocoon the space—or even getting creative with the ceiling, as an alternative.
    — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 7 June 2026
Definition of cocoon
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  • Cast your line into the river, which is surrounded by stunning mountain views, and get a taste of the serenity and challenge of fly fishing.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Aerial images obtained by CNN show entire residential blocks burned and the surrounding vegetation charred.
    — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of surround
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  • The paint color that encircles the wallpaper is important, but Chloe Redmond Warner says the bread should be the least exciting part of this sandwich.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The pendant, which is encircled by diamonds, also includes a heart between the initials.
    — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of encircle
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“Encyst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encyst. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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