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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
Today, guests can revel in the natural beauty of the area and recharge while ensconced in comfort.
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Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
My toes must stay securely ensconced, for now.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Shortly after, Canyon bought a patch of desert in Utah’s red-rock-canyon country and, in 2009, Henkel’s vision of a minimalist retreat ensconced in the sandstone landscape materialized as Amangiri, whose nightly room rates start at about $5,000.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
From upon high, ensconced in the McCovey Suite, Bochy and Baker watched it, too.
—Sports Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Once ensconced in California after establishing himself as a Silicon Valley tech executive, Hilton hosted the Fox News Sunday night show, The Next Revolution.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
While he was ensconced in the Top 10, Sedaka continued to write hits for other artists, remaining a regular composer for Francis but also reaching the charts with Jimmy Clanton.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
And making connections with their food once ensconced.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
The backstory Greenwich, for the unfamiliar, is a prosperous city ensconced in Connecticut’s little panhandle.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
My toes must stay securely ensconced, for now.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Shortly after, Canyon bought a patch of desert in Utah’s red-rock-canyon country and, in 2009, Henkel’s vision of a minimalist retreat ensconced in the sandstone landscape materialized as Amangiri, whose nightly room rates start at about $5,000.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
From upon high, ensconced in the McCovey Suite, Bochy and Baker watched it, too.
—Sports Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Once ensconced in California after establishing himself as a Silicon Valley tech executive, Hilton hosted the Fox News Sunday night show, The Next Revolution.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
While he was ensconced in the Top 10, Sedaka continued to write hits for other artists, remaining a regular composer for Francis but also reaching the charts with Jimmy Clanton.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
And making connections with their food once ensconced.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
The backstory Greenwich, for the unfamiliar, is a prosperous city ensconced in Connecticut’s little panhandle.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensconced
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Harris found the net in the 70th minute when Garcia battled for possession at midfield and found Harris, whose shot nestled inside the back pos for a 3-0 lead.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Hidden Pond offers a luxurious and secluded stay, with bungalows and treetop studios nestled among 60 acres of birch groves and activities like watercolor painting and yoga in the garden.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Actor Billy Gardell, a Pittsburgh native, walks a new security guard through it all with the schedule buried at the end.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Research suggests Della Kinder, who mailed the card, was born in 1884, died in 1953, and is buried in Woodruff County.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2026
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At various points throughout the past few months, the loose body would become lodged elsewhere inside Skubal’s arm, like a stick in a bike tire and Skubal’s elbow would become locked.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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One bullet lodged in a panel on the SUV’s passenger side.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
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Some viewers took Sharon’s critique as tough love that prompted necessary introspection about why their natural texture is concealed and manipulated so often.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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According to investigators, her body had been concealed beneath boxes and had likely been there for at least 24 hours.—
Gershon Harrell,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Inside the fairgrounds she’s known as Venus Electrificata, a flapper femme fatale perched atop a low-voltage platform, ready to deliver a mild shock to any punter willing to spend a few francs for a kiss.—
Ben Croll,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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The witness stand, where Altman is perched, is right next to Judge Gonzalez Rogers’ seat.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Lombard’s strong arm and slick glove would be underutilized if positioned away from short or third.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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What to do nearby Beverly Hills is conveniently positioned between the ocean and Hollywood, putting two of Los Angeles’s main draws within easy reach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, sophomore pitcher Meredith Hambric settled in nicely, keeping Guyer off the scoreboard for five consecutive innings.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 May 2026
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Perhaps, but Alonso’s attentive gaze reworks the meaning of excitement such that a banal exchange with the nearby farmhand, and a drive into the nearby village, provide minor thrills — that is, if you’re properly settled onto Alonso’s serenely sluggish wavelength.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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“Ensconced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensconced. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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