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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
Happiness is equated early on to alpine hamlets ensconced between verdant mountains carved by pristine waterfalls.
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
Caleb Durbin has ranked among the worst offensive performers in MLB since joining the Red Sox, and with Trevor Story out and Marcelo Mayer now ensconced at shortstop, the Red Sox are rotating through a series of utility players who would otherwise be relegated to bench duty.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
The advent of video podcasts has engendered seismic changes in how podcasts are consumed, most notably the consumption of podcasts previously tethered to the smartphone, but now comfortably ensconced in living rooms on smart TVS.
—Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The hotel spa includes a hammam, gravitational tub, sauna, and salt wall, all of which are ensconced among Roman ruins.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
For a shape to be convex, any line between two points inside of it or on its perimeter must be fully ensconced within it.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
In other words, worlds apart from the one in which Lucien is ensconced.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
Over time, these tools flattened our arguments, our politics, our culture, compressing them into the same endless fights, such that people became ensconced in their own bespoke realities.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Athletic are safely ensconced in mid-table, with little to play for in the run-in.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
Caleb Durbin has ranked among the worst offensive performers in MLB since joining the Red Sox, and with Trevor Story out and Marcelo Mayer now ensconced at shortstop, the Red Sox are rotating through a series of utility players who would otherwise be relegated to bench duty.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
The advent of video podcasts has engendered seismic changes in how podcasts are consumed, most notably the consumption of podcasts previously tethered to the smartphone, but now comfortably ensconced in living rooms on smart TVS.
—Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The hotel spa includes a hammam, gravitational tub, sauna, and salt wall, all of which are ensconced among Roman ruins.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
For a shape to be convex, any line between two points inside of it or on its perimeter must be fully ensconced within it.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
In other words, worlds apart from the one in which Lucien is ensconced.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
Over time, these tools flattened our arguments, our politics, our culture, compressing them into the same endless fights, such that people became ensconced in their own bespoke realities.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Athletic are safely ensconced in mid-table, with little to play for in the run-in.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensconced
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The island is nestled between the two forks of Long Island and is known for its unspoiled beaches and beautiful manor houses.—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Mandarin Oriental’s sole property debut of 2026 can be found nestled amid the clear-blue waters in Mallorca.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
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That could be a good thing for USC-UCLA, Iowa-Nebraska, Illinois-Northwestern and other Big Ten rivalry games that tend to get buried on the last weekend of the regular season.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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His ashes are buried in the Memorial Garden at our church and his name added to a list of those who reside there.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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Screws that fell off a truck on Highway 285 lodged into the tires of dozens of vehicles.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Las Vegas scored three unanswered goals to lead 3-2, and after the teams lodged a 4-4 tie, the Golden Knights’ Tomas Hertl took a whip-around pass from Colton Sissons and ripped the game-winning goal above Carolina goaltender Frederik Andersen to give the Golden Knights a stunning 1-0 series lead.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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Among the witnesses was whistleblower and former Air Force intelligence officer David Grusch, who testified that the government concealed a program investigating UAPs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Jackson had a firearm concealed in his waistband, struggled with officers recovering it and provided a false name, police said.—
Dennis Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
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The world’s most famous blonde bombshell, perched on playground equipment, absorbed in a book.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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An 18th-century fortress perched in the Aravali Hills, surrounded by winding roads and sweeping valley views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The kitchen is outfitted with Gaggenau appliances and custom cabinetry, with adjacent gathering areas and a lofted office positioned for views toward Northstar, a ski resort just six miles away.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
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The implantable pulse generator was placed within a silicone cuff on the left cervical vagus nerve, with electrode contacts positioned to deliver stimulation.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Eiguren’s grandparents were among the thousands of immigrants who settled in Boise starting in the late 1800s, giving rise to one of the largest Basque communities outside Europe.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The Sikh faith originated in the Punjab region of northwest India in the 15th century, but Sikh people have migrated and settled around the world.—
Akash Pamarthy,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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“Ensconced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensconced. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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