ENSCONCING Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

ensconcing

verb

present participle of ensconce

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. — Ilan Z. Baron, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2024

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Add a striking focal point by nestling a statue fountain between groups of colorful flowers or lively foliage.

— Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
Game by game, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is nestling himself into historical statistical company alongside some of the most vaunted NBA names ever.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 19 May 2026

Definition of nestling

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The judge in Lindsay Clancy's high-profile Massachusetts murder trial has extended his order concealing the names of jurors in the case.

— Matt Schooley, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
The Quebec duo’s face-concealing masks, geometrical hats and polka-dot fashion schemes might scream novelty, but its virtuosic, largely instrumental fare is the genuine article.

— Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of concealing

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Fall weekends can get busy, especially during the Woolly Worm Festival, so book lodging early.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
Consumers saw higher prices in August month-over-month for categories such as communication, lodging away from home, airline fares, education, and used cars and trucks.

— Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of lodging

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People are already burying the Chargers and this line moved from nearly double-digits (Chargers -9½) to under the key number of 7.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026
What competing on Food Network's Pitmasters taught him about cooking under pressure, from elaborate plating to burying food underground and cooking it over heated stones.

— Sid Evans, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of burying

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Just as O’Malley and Rahill’s work is infatuated with toxic masculinity and fratty hopecore, Bensinger’s is obsessed with sheepish dude-empaths hiding beneath layers of uneasy bravado.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
The pursuit eventually led officers into the forest outside Sacramento, where 44-year-old Derek Spencer held them at bay by hiding and firing from behind a berm until he was shot and killed, authorities said.

— Breaking News, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of hiding

Verb

Joshua Van is aggressive and should be positioning himself as a striker in this match.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
The company is positioning the material for uses spanning fashion and footwear, furniture and interiors, construction and automotive applications.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of positioning

Verb

The Broncos’ offense started the game with a punt, a fumble from Riley and a turnover on downs before settling in for three methodical TD drives.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2026
The company is accustomed to settling on its coffee sources 12 to 24 months ahead of time.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

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