encase

verb

in-ˈkās How to pronounce encase (audio)
Definition of encasenext
as in to enclose
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers fear of the outside world can encase a person just as surely as stone walls

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Recent Examples of encase The 3-inch down topper has a 750-fill power which is distributed evenly with a three-dimensional baffle box stitching and encased in a cotton sateen shell. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025 The investors will be buying through a separate vehicle that will encase both Cavenagh and 49ers, but the former will be the larger party within the bloc. — Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025 The property, encased by a gas station, a Family Dollar, a storage facility and a subdivision, will need to be rezoned. — Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2025 To preserve the oddity, Greene covered it in lard and then encased it in salt — a typical practice before iceboxes and refrigerators. — Colson Thayer, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for encase
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encase
  1. enclose
  2. house
  3. surround
  4. confine
  5. include
Verb
  • This collaboration isn’t simply nostalgia enclosed in blister packs.
    — Nik Miles, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Outdoor space: The balcony on the main level, enclosed with a clear railing, has space for outdoor dining.
    — Angela Serratore, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of enclose
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  • Private security guards could replace Elgin police officers in providing security at the Lexington Inn & Suites, where the city has been housing homeless people since January.
    — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Among the new items in the collection is the Later sofa, designed by Ceriani Szostak, a modular seating system inspired by the rationalist architecture of the Palazzo della Civiltà, which houses Fendi’s Roman headquarters.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of house
Verb
  • Fencing will surround most of Market Square, but businesses will remain open and accessible to pedestrians.
    — Ryan Deto, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
  • At least one lawsuit surrounding the Seaquarium is currently underway.
    — Dylan Gentile, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of surround
Verb
  • In the beginning, these robotaxis will be confined to certain neighborhoods and will only operate in optimal conditions.
    — Joann Muller, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Still, much of this art remained confined to the streets, making its impact felt in fleeting but powerful moments.
    — Rebecca Ruth Gould, JSTOR Daily, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of confine
Verb
  • Although the club has homecourt advantage in the best-of-three series, Stockton presents plenty of challenges for Osceola, including four-year pro Mason Jones who posted 38 points in the Western Conference Finals against the Austin Spurs.
    — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The interior design, courtesy of Xenia, also includes top-notch wood and fabric finishes.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of include

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