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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
Set the scene Peacefully ensconced, what feels like a mere baguette’s toss from the maze of ’36 streets’ that comprise the Old Quarter, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has been a fixture in the heart of Hanoi since 1901.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
By the time Bachmann’s 2012 presidential bid flamed out, Miller was already firmly ensconced with then-Senator Jeff Sessions of Alabama, who shared his hard-line obsession with immigration, and Bannon, who provided a broader nationalist, populist scaffolding.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
All of the items the students found were safely ensconced in a work area Harris-Thacker has created so students can study their finds.
—Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
Brent Pankhurst’s approach to self-care is as well-tailored as a bespoke suit—something underlined by his flagship location, ensconced in menswear brand Thom Sweeney’s London townhouse.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2025
Now, 23 years later, Art Basel and the surrounding bacchanalia of Miami Art Week are firmly ensconced, even if the contemporary art market has been in the doldrums, and the city seems to have secured its place in the art firmament – at least in December.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
Its aristocrats remained ensconced in the bureaucracy and the military, while Britain became a country of bankers and mill owners pretending to be aristocrats.
—Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025
Here, we’re all safely ensconced in plush seat cushions and bolted to the floor.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
At the center of her opera-house set, two layers of curtains part, revealing that glorious, preposterous, Clifford-size crinoline and the tiny woman ensconced within it.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
By the time Bachmann’s 2012 presidential bid flamed out, Miller was already firmly ensconced with then-Senator Jeff Sessions of Alabama, who shared his hard-line obsession with immigration, and Bannon, who provided a broader nationalist, populist scaffolding.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
All of the items the students found were safely ensconced in a work area Harris-Thacker has created so students can study their finds.
—Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
Brent Pankhurst’s approach to self-care is as well-tailored as a bespoke suit—something underlined by his flagship location, ensconced in menswear brand Thom Sweeney’s London townhouse.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2025
Now, 23 years later, Art Basel and the surrounding bacchanalia of Miami Art Week are firmly ensconced, even if the contemporary art market has been in the doldrums, and the city seems to have secured its place in the art firmament – at least in December.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
Its aristocrats remained ensconced in the bureaucracy and the military, while Britain became a country of bankers and mill owners pretending to be aristocrats.
—Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025
Here, we’re all safely ensconced in plush seat cushions and bolted to the floor.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
At the center of her opera-house set, two layers of curtains part, revealing that glorious, preposterous, Clifford-size crinoline and the tiny woman ensconced within it.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensconced
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The otherworldly outdoor theater nestled in the cool woods of Topanga plans five mainstage plays, as well as a slate of family-friendly and music-centered satellite events.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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The year-round Rio Grande Village Campground is nestled in a grove of trees near the river.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2026
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Given one final chance to tie, Mazzulla sent Gonzalez back in as a late sub, and the 19-year-old buried one from the left corner to force a second OT.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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After eruptions in the 18th century buried farmland under ash, growers adapted by digging large pits called hoyos.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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That’s due to the toy’s silicone strings' ability to reach the back of the throat and become lodged.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
22 Jan. 2026
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The organization has lodged several complaints with the FCC about alleged media bias.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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Have bricks or river rocks concealed out of sight and ready to use as ballasts to hold the cloth in place against winds.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2026
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Chanelling Miss Sara Bellum from the Powerpuff Girls, her secretarial deep burgundy ringlets were cut into pouty bangs that almost totally concealed her eyes.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Jan. 2026
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Stretches of salt flats lined its shores, where flamingos perched.—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
20 Jan. 2026
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Days after the interview, one of the cards remained perched on my desk for weeks.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
18 Jan. 2026
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SwitchBot positioned the Onero H1 as a practical household assistant rather than a showcase robot, confirming that pre-orders would open following CES as part of its broader smart home automation ecosystem.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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One panel of the lengthy screen positioned in front of Chicago Sports Network broadcasters Stacey King and Adam Amin carried the brunt of the damage, remaining black for the rest of the game.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Bears finally settled in against the zone to make the game-deciding run, while the Cardinal could never get comfortable.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Most migrants remain in Latin America Eighty-seven percent of those who left Venezuela between 2014 and 2025 settled in a Latin American or Caribbean country, while only 11% went to the US and Europe, according to R4V, a UN mission that organizes assistance for Venezuelan refugees and migrants.—
Jhasua Razo,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Ensconced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensconced. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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