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as in nestled
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 buried
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 ensconced
Business class has been edging toward residential elegance for years, but on a recent long-haul flight ensconced in Cathay Pacific’s new Aria Suite, this trend felt fully realized.
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Chris Dong, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
Flux House was previously ensconced at Dark Horse.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
The look Sweeney took inspiration from was first worn on the runway ensconced in a gargantuan, white faux fur coat, before the model stripped it off to reveal the silver showstopper underneath.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
The Cult of Reason lasted little more than a year before Robespierre, now ensconced as France’s dictator, replaced it with his own Cult of the Supreme Being.
—Paul Kingsnorth, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Gallivan left Capitol Hill in 2018 and became firmly ensconced in the private sector.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 18 Sep. 2025
And with the President safely ensconced behind the castle walls, the royal charm offensive has begun in earnest.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
shane Croucher
jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Quick-witted and unapologetically direct, he has long been ensconced in notable New York City circles.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
His hand, protectively ensconced in a sliding mitt, touched the bag before the tag.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Chris Dong, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
Flux House was previously ensconced at Dark Horse.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
The look Sweeney took inspiration from was first worn on the runway ensconced in a gargantuan, white faux fur coat, before the model stripped it off to reveal the silver showstopper underneath.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
The Cult of Reason lasted little more than a year before Robespierre, now ensconced as France’s dictator, replaced it with his own Cult of the Supreme Being.
—Paul Kingsnorth, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Gallivan left Capitol Hill in 2018 and became firmly ensconced in the private sector.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 18 Sep. 2025
And with the President safely ensconced behind the castle walls, the royal charm offensive has begun in earnest.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
shane Croucher
jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Quick-witted and unapologetically direct, he has long been ensconced in notable New York City circles.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
His hand, protectively ensconced in a sliding mitt, touched the bag before the tag.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensconced
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In the quiet village of Mount Prospect, nestled just northwest of Chicago’s city limits, residents were sheltering from the cold and rain on a sleepy Sunday afternoon watching TV, scrolling through social media and enjoying midday coffee at home.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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InterContinental has just opened the doors of its new hotel nestled with Ha Long Bay, known for its stunning emerald waters and towering limestone islands that make for a gorgeous backdrop for any adventure.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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As the lore goes, King’s daughter’s cat was struck by a truck and buried on a hill behind the house, inspiring the plot for his 1983 novel Pet Sematary.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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Then, a flash flood buried the bodies in sediment.—
Amanda Schupak,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Fisher Phillips' $450,000 investigation found that the city didn't break any laws while handling allegations of harassment lodged against Cook.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
24 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, the back window of the vehicle was shattered, and a bullet was lodged in the passenger side of the back bumper, the statement said.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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Though the structures appear to only be heads, many of them have full bodies that have been concealed by sediment over the centuries.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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The train containing the four ride vehicles, including the Dodge Charger, will be concealed during this initial test phase — though a version of the Charger chassis was revealed to media this summer.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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The petrified waterfalls have turquoise pools perched on cliff edges.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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The winery is perched on Atkins Road overlooking rows of vineyards and boasting some of the best sunsets in town.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The device was allegedly placed inside the toilet bowl and positioned to capture the faces of individuals entering and using the porta-potty, Sgt.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Even so, Posobiec is better positioned than anyone else to fill at least some of the void Kirk has left as one of the most important figures on the contemporary right.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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Steve Coogan has settled a libel claim over 2022’s The Lost King after a university academic sued over his depiction in the film.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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Thousands of motorists across Texas were warned of potentially hazardous driving conditions as fog settled across the Lone Star state on Monday morning.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Ensconced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensconced. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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