SHEATHES Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus

sheathes

verb

variants also sheaths

present tense third-person singular of sheathe

as in clothes

to cover with something that protects sometimes shipbuilders sheathe a ship's bottom with copper for extra protection from barnacles and other threats

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The plastic that encases laundry pods dissolves and rinses out with the excess water.

— Katelyn Chef, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
The faux hair encases her locs, allowing the blonde to be the focal point of the look.

— Larry Stansbury, InStyle, 25 May 2026

Definition of encases

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Extending the golf course to the water’s edge probably would have to be coordinated with the reconstruction of the long-deteriorating sea wall that wraps around the peninsula.

— Rick Maese, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
The shoes feature a wide slingback strap that wraps around the back of the foot, while a dainty bow is perched right at the vamp.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of wraps

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Possessing a Midwestern accent, Calvin Klein dresses, Black American skin and hair care products, and a butter-pecan skin tone, Ericka quickly wins over the crew Paulina has ruled for years.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Nina Piccini, a personal stylist who typically dresses female founders and executives, says workplace clothing is, more than anything, a visual cue.

— Morgan Sullivan, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026

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