ENSCONCE Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

ensconce

verb

in-ˈskän(t)s

Definition of ensconce

as in to nestle

to establish or place comfortably or snugly the kids had contentedly ensconced themselves on the couch before the TV happily ensconced in her new home

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as in to conceal

to put into a hiding place ensconced the spare house key in a place where no intruder would think to look

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Recent Examples of ensconce The father-daughter duo has set up shop ensconced in the woods, herding donkeys and so far evading the violence closing in on them from the outside. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2026 To make potty training less stressful for everyone, choose a time when your little one is safely ensconced in the steady rhythm of routine and you’re relaxed and able to devote your attention to the task at hand. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026 Rodríguez remained ensconced in Caracas for a full day before visiting La Guaira and assessing the damage. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Stephen Cloobeck — a one-time California gubernatorial candidate ensconced in Democratic political circles — pleaded not guilty to witness tampering charges Friday related to a burglary case against his former paramour, OnlyFans model Adva Lavie. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ensconce

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For this humble fishing village in Yemen, a tumbledown grouping of barely-there huts nestled between the water and an imposing mountain range, stands sentinel over one of the world’s most vital waterways.

— Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Lojo and a colleague combed through some corridors, looking for clients who might have nestled in remote areas.

— Anand Giridharadas, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of nestle

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Frankel also faces investment adviser fraud and false-statement counts over SEC filings that allegedly concealed his conviction and a Finra suspension.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Baldwin had alleged that prosecutors intentionally concealed evidence that would vindicate him and sought to charge him for political gain.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of conceal

Verb

The bullet lodged close to Garces Perez's spine and had not been removed as of last week.

— Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
That support included participating in the scheme; fundraising, mostly from recipients of pandemic-era government loans; arranging travel to Haiti and lodging for Sanon, Intriago and Solages and two dozen Colombian commandos.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of lodge

Verb

This may sound almost too simple, but sometimes distance works better than another setting buried inside a menu.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
The discovery of human remains buried under the unsuspecting resident’s home provided investigators key evidence in the decades-old missing person’s case, which authorities announced has become a murder investigation.

— Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of bury

Verb

The hotel occupies floors 30 through 36 of the Kioi Tower, with the lobby perched at the top.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026
The shoes feature a wide slingback strap that wraps around the back of the foot, while a dainty bow is perched right at the vamp.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of perch

Verb

Do not hide behind perfect calculations if something deeper needs acknowledgment.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
This is precisely why one of your first purchases this season should be a fall jacket for women that complements and enhances your outfit, rather than hiding it.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of hide

Verb

Let enthusiasm show you what deserves more energy after the excitement settles.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
The dinner capped a long, but friendly, day of meetings and celebrations, as the world’s two most powerful leaders seek to settle trade differences while simultaneously thawing the icy relationship between the United States and China.

— Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2026

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