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as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
he retired to the cocoon of his study whenever he'd had enough of the company
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
cocooned in puffy down parkas, we braved the bitter cold as best we could
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Recent Examples of cocoon
Sophie Charara, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2025
Introducing new shapes, such as cropped bombers and cocoon overcoats, Zegna’s fall 2025 offering was full of elevated expressions of tailoring and eye-catching outerwear that reflected the evolution of the brand.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
Should your best efforts to cocoon warmth around you fail, there is, after all, a car to retreat to.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The team started to experiment with its strength, shooting fibers to capture and lift objects including a cocoon, a 2-gram stainless-steel bolt and a 5-gram wood block from 12 centimeters away.
—Sophie Charara, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2025
Introducing new shapes, such as cropped bombers and cocoon overcoats, Zegna’s fall 2025 offering was full of elevated expressions of tailoring and eye-catching outerwear that reflected the evolution of the brand.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
But amidst a global epidemic of loneliness, fewer people want to be cocooned in a clinic undergoing DNA testing and stem cell treatments.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
Should your best efforts to cocoon warmth around you fail, there is, after all, a car to retreat to.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocoon
Noun
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Microplastics tend to gather in fat cells in the insulating sheath that wraps around the brain's neurons and helps to regulate signal transmission—this accumulation may explain why microplastic concentrations in the brain are higher than in other organs, the team said.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Try a sparkly mini by Ganni or an asymmetrical sheath from Taller Marmo.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
21 Dec. 2024
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Between the lines: Licensing staff recommend adopting state location restrictions on healing centers, including a 1,000-foot buffer from childcare centers and schools.—
Esteban L. Hernandez,
Axios,
5 Feb. 2025
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Once the gel is completely removed, use a buffer to smooth your nail plate.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
3 Feb. 2025
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Brad and Kim showed up to help wrap presents and greet parents as the parents shopped.—
The Tennessean,
The Tennessean,
7 Feb. 2025
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Every inch of their bodies is wrapped in gear, including hoods that stretch over their ears and drape around the back of their necks.—
Uma Raja,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2025
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In their search of the home, officers found about a dozen shell casings in the living room.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2025
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Archaeologists also found stone casings and nails, which suggests the children were once buried in wooden coffins that have disintegrated over time.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
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Instead of protecting children, these exceptions have become a massive shield for EdTech companies to collect, maintain, and monetize student data with minimal oversight.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Another factor is why the Trump administration is seeking such a shield.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Photo : Cris Nolasco The multi-level home is enveloped in lush gardens.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
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Ultimately, Elphaba, enveloped by clouds reminiscent of the Renaissance, makes a dramatic turn and soars into the sunset, leaving the audience in a state of emotional exhilaration and curiosity about what lies ahead.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
7 Feb. 2025
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There is no housing on the site, which includes the intersections of Wolfe and Oliver Streets and Llewelyn Avenue.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, there are more than 2,500 units of supportive housing sitting vacant.—
Brad Lander,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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The crevice tool makes precise cleaning easy with its narrow head that’s ideal for baseboards, between cushions, and in the tight spaces of your car.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Ribbons of black-and-white geometrics stream across stop-sign-red cushions.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Cocoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocoon. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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