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 Barbara Hutton, née Woolworth and heiress to the Woolworth fortune, is still ensconced in her first-floor suite, packing and unpacking, unsure whether to stay or to go. — Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026 Neither of them lives full-time in New York anymore; Kessler spends much of his time in Barcelona, and Banks is pleasantly ensconced in Berlin with his wife and two young children. — Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 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 See All Example Sentences for ensconce

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Sit indoors among the sleek black and white marble interiors or, weather permitting, head outside to the garden nestled into the courtyard outfitted with pastel armchairs and sofas among the climbing ivy and leafy potted plants.

— Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
As petrified parents filed into the warehouse-like church nestled in a strip mall and took seats on folding chairs, Michelle noticed a woman near the front, sitting alone.

— Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026

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Clements is charged with two counts of first-degree homicide by vehicle, hit and run resulting in serious injury or death, stalking, and concealing the death of another.

— Dan Raby, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Carvajal also rejected the suggestion that the group activated disappearing messages to conceal threats.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of conceal

Verb

One tale from Windy City Ghosts goes that a few nights after the dagger was removed from wherever it was lodged in the basement, an employee, possibly a bouncer, went down the basement.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Typically, criminal cases for conduct that occurred well in the past — as this one alleges — are lodged through an indictment, not a criminal complaint.

— Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of lodge

Verb

Right on the Chama river, perched on sprawling gardens and woods, this property is ideal for the bridal party who loves the outdoors.

— Vogue, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
Teddy bears and trains, baseballs and dolls dance through the air into Santa's enormous sack, which sits at Santa's feet, or rather Harry's, who is perched high on the throne at the back of the float, magnificent in white whiskers and red velvet.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of perch

Verb

His inclusion changes the historical record — and adds a dimension to the story of Jewish contributions to the game that has long been hiding in plain sight.

— Zachary Kranc, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
The forthcoming exercise best examines where the Chiefs sit, at 5-1 with the most difficult part of their schedule waiting — because the best teams are not just about maximizing their strengths but hiding their flaws.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of hide

Verb

Researchers implant pairs of tiny magnets into a muscle and position external sensors over the skin.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Camp and Rodriguez’s Martian Manhunter tackles these themes by positioning real-world horror in a visual fever dream.

— Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of position

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He was educated at Middlebury College, and lived in New York City for 15 years, before settling back on the farm with his wife, Olga, and their children, Fiona and Abraham.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Remember, parents with kids this age are also the ones that are still living with their mom and dad, have to have coloring books and fidget toys at work to settle their nerves and focus and flat out refuse to grow up.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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