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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
Support yourself with a cozy ritual after handling your responsibilities, like eating your favorite food while ensconced in your coziest blanket.
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Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
In 1985, Marty McFly (played by Lucas Hallauer) is a skateboarding high schooler who is accidentally sent back to 1955 in a time machine — ensconced in a DeLorean sports car — by nutty off-the-books scientist Doc Brown (David Josefsberg).
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
And once ensconced, Ferguson proved one of the Americans’ staunchest advocates — steadfastly refusing to criticise either the leveraged nature of their buyout, or their approach to transfer spending.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
They were hand-picked by the mayor’s office and comfortably ensconced with minimal fuss.
—Kate Callen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
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Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
In 1985, Marty McFly (played by Lucas Hallauer) is a skateboarding high schooler who is accidentally sent back to 1955 in a time machine — ensconced in a DeLorean sports car — by nutty off-the-books scientist Doc Brown (David Josefsberg).
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
And once ensconced, Ferguson proved one of the Americans’ staunchest advocates — steadfastly refusing to criticise either the leveraged nature of their buyout, or their approach to transfer spending.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
They were hand-picked by the mayor’s office and comfortably ensconced with minimal fuss.
—Kate Callen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensconce
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And yet the miles of glorious golden sand – one of the only sandy beaches in Sussex – is undeniably delightful, and just nestled behind the dunes is a splendid hotel, The Gallivant, which proclaims that happiness is a place, right here, in Camber.—
Felicity Capon,
TheWeek,
19 Feb. 2026
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While the opening ceremony was held in Milan, the other host city, Cortina d’Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomite mountains, was considered too small and remote to host the closing ceremony.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The women were able to conceal their pregnancies because they'd been given baggy dresses, clothing from women who'd been gassed, at Auschwitz, Holden said.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Yacht deals tend to be shrouded in secrecy, with the names of the buyers and sellers intentionally concealed to protect the privacy and security of the ultra-wealthy.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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After Sweden lodged its complaint, an official was stationed at the green line to ensure no further infractions, though any previous plays could not be reviewed for impropriety.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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Photos show a white sedan lodged through the wall, tearing into the kitchen and leaving cabinets with the microwave attached knocked loose off the wall and the oven shoved out of place.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Tuesday, when dispatchers received a call that multiple skiers had been buried.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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In Monkayo, a gold-mining town in Davao de Oro province near Davao Oriental, the remains of three people were recovered after their house was buried late Thursday by a landslide, Dayanghirang and other officials said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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When perched high on the head, the mask could also be worn as a tiara.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The supertall will include a public observation deck perched a head-swimming 850 feet about the ground.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
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However, Archaeology News continues that earlier reports also identified a wooden stool and a cattle hide that did not survive, in fact.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Many shoppers assume the shine hides spoilage or adds chemicals.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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With diesel engines remaining popular among Australian ute buyers and hybrids gaining ground, the company appears to be positioning the KP31 at the intersection of both trends.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Many of the trades the Bulls made at the deadline were focused on moving players to accumulate second-round picks while positioning the roster for a tank job.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Trojans eventually settled in on offense, but their stifling defense would have to lead the way throughout.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The former duchess reportedly owed Johnny O’Sullivan a little under £100,000, which Epstein helped her settle after her bankruptcy in 2010.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Ensconce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensconce. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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