How to Use encase in a Sentence

encase

verb
Definition of encasenext
Synonyms for encasenext
  • Ice encased the trees and power lines after the storm.
  • Why look at more ice while the house was encased in it?
    — Debbie Moose, charlotteobserver, 7 Feb. 2018
  • Once the plug was in place, the pipe and tree part were encased in concrete.
    — sun-sentinel.com, 24 July 2019
  • Their main clue came not from the skull, but rather from the amber that encased it.
    — Matt Simon, Wired, 11 Mar. 2020
  • Once upon a time, long ago, the world was encased in ice.
    — Veronique Greenwood, WIRED, 11 Aug. 2024
  • And it’s encased in a breathable knit fabric that’s soft to the touch.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 4 Feb. 2024
  • They roast encased in their skins and can be squeezed out and spread on crusty French bread.
    — Jan Uebelherr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2018
  • The brightly colored crab is encased in glass at the new shop.
    — Michelle Matthews, AL.com, 25 Oct. 2017
  • It had also been molded to encase the fingers and toes of the dead.
    — Jacey Fortin, Star Tribune, 11 Feb. 2021
  • The book, warped with age and encased in an acid-free blue box, is housed in the John Carter Brown Library.
    — USA Today, 17 Dec. 2019
  • To the east, the blank wall of an 8-story garage, and the hum of a generator encased in it.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2024
  • The star of the show this year is the Rolex timepiece, which came encased in the brand’s signature green box.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Remove from the oven and place them on a clean dish towel and encase them.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 26 Sep. 2017
  • Your neck and head are encased in a plastic globe, and the rest of you is wearing a white trash bag.
    — Brennan Kilbane, GQ, 17 Feb. 2018
  • The artifacts were not yet in place, and many of the glass vitrines were encased in foam and tape.
    — Lizzie Wade, Science | AAAS, 16 Oct. 2017
  • Anything—and anyone—not washed away is encased in the mud.
    — Jim Nash, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2017
  • The weight of the snow has caused roofs to collapse, encased entire homes and cars, and cut off power.
    — Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2023
  • The colonnade on the second floor will be encased in glass to overlook 42nd street.
    — Keiko Morris, WSJ, 18 Sep. 2018
  • Moore’s niece’s body was found encased in concrete in 1995.
    — Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
  • In each case, the statue’s heads are fully encased in rock.
    — Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2023
  • To drive home the message that this is no ordinary sports watch, Patek Philippe chose to encase the Ref.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2022
  • The steel beams will be encased in concrete and large wood planks will be installed between the beams.
    — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Every bite was filled with warmth and umami, encased in a chewy skin.
    — Betty Liu, Bon Appétit, 20 Jan. 2025
  • One more flag was encased with the others at Johnny Reb’s new home.
    — Ryan Gillespie, OrlandoSentinel.com, 20 June 2018
  • Finally, just fold over one side of the dough circle to encase the filling, then use a fork to crimp and seal the edges.
    — Jessica B. Harris, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2023
  • Add a piece or two of cubed cheese, then roll the rice around the cheese to form a ball, making sure the cheese is completely encased.
    — Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2024
  • These droplets consist of two types of oil, one encased in the other, like caramel in chocolate.
    — Wired, 9 Sep. 2019
  • But near the dam, 3 miles away, the canyon walls that encase a deeper water column were cold and bass-free.
    — Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 19 July 2022
  • All other plot details are encased in carbonite for the foreseeable future.
    — Adam B. Vary, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025
  • The two-step treatment first involves a serum, encased in single-dose vials in an effort to maximize the potency of its hyaluronic acid and collagen, followed by a night cream.
    — Noor Lobad, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025

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