ensphered

verb

past tense of ensphere
as in encapsulated

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  1. encapsulated
  2. surrounded
  3. encircled
  4. cocooned
Verb
  • The spacecraft recently got its last glimpse of terrestrial light before being encapsulated in its rocket's protective payload fairing last week and is imminently bound for liftoff.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has officially been encapsulated inside the Falcon Heavy rocket’s 43-foot-tall fairing, which protects the spacecraft on its trip through Earth's atmosphere.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of encapsulated
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  • The leather reclining chairs at the front of the ship surrounded by shelves of interesting books and magazines is perfect for a day at sea.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • There is a belief that a part of this instant impact is down to being surrounded by gifted players.
    — Pol Ballús, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of surrounded
Verb
  • Instead of gold watches, silver handcuffs encircled their wrists.
    — Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The pair left their vehicle to find assistance, traversing salt flats toward Badwater Road, a two-lane highway encircled by mountains.
    — Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of encircled
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  • Phenomenal energy, and the world outside, cocooned behind high-grade drywall.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Only guests in the larger rooms gain access to the rooftop, with its heated pool, and the Vault bar, arguably the highlight of the whole affair, cocooned among 3,000 gleaming safe deposit boxes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of cocooned
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“Ensphered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensphered. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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