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as in nestling
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 concealing
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 ensconcing
To avoid these outcomes, Israel needs to restore political stability in the country by shoring up its constitutional foundations, strengthening the rule of law, reaching more productively for a lasting settlement to the conflict with Palestinians, and better ensconcing itself within the region.
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Ilan Z. Baron, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2024
Ilan Z. Baron, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensconcing
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The metal tip was nestling against the uppermost layer of his nail.—
Kate Crane,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
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Cottagecore cozy wouldn’t be complete without a quilt, and this one from Brooklinen is on par to nestling into a cotton candy cloud.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2026
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Misprision of felony involves someone knowing a felony was committed, and concealing it and failing to report it to authorities as soon as possible.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Just days before the child’s death, Supervisor Arenas had castigated agency officials for concealing a November status report from the state that listed unresolved concerns.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Anyone going this route should plan travel and lodging with flexible cancellation options — last-minute availability is rare.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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The people were lodging complaints about the government's intensifying crackdown on the internet that has seen regular shutdowns of cellphone internet connections, blocked popular messaging apps and cut access to thousands of other websites and digital services.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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As of now, Brooklyn doesn’t seem keen on burying the hatchet with his parents.—
Jaeden Pinder,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2026
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With dwindling places to put snow, burying them was their best choice.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The rehabilitation team was worried about his hallux, or rear-facing toe, which eagles need for grabbing prey and perching.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Birds need a complete habitat that includes food, shelter, nesting areas and perching spots.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit alleged that Alden facilities often were staffed at just 50 percent of the legal requirements, then hiding it from regulators in part through ghost workers and false reports.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Stop hiding behind other people and just say it yourself.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
16 Apr. 2026
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The deal comes as technology companies ramp up spending on AI infrastructure and digital transformation, with Samsung SDS positioning itself to capture surging demand for artificial intelligence services.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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The latter is the same spacecraft that, as OSIRIS-REx, dropped off a sample from asteroid Bennu in 2023 before positioning itself for the visit of Apophis.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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While this doesn't erase the debt instantly, settling for less than the full balance can stop further collection efforts and, in some cases, prevent legal action.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Shopping for designer shoes on sale doesn’t have to mean scouring the internet for vintage and secondhand styles, or settling for designs that are no longer in season.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ensconcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensconcing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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