as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
an encasement of several inches of silt had helped to preserve the sunken remains of the historic ship
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Recent Examples of encasement
So far, there have been 19 reports about the plastic encasement coming off the adapter.
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Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 5 July 2024
The encasement protected the Constitution from any damage, the National Archives said in a press release.
—Katherine Itoh, NBC News, 15 Feb. 2024
Glass encasement doors and windows were added to separate the foyer from the main room.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2024
Washington — The National Archives closed its galleries to the public on Wednesday after two apparent climate activists dumped red powder on the protective encasement surrounding the U.S. Constitution.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2024
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Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 5 July 2024
The encasement protected the Constitution from any damage, the National Archives said in a press release.
—Katherine Itoh, NBC News, 15 Feb. 2024
Glass encasement doors and windows were added to separate the foyer from the main room.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2024
Washington — The National Archives closed its galleries to the public on Wednesday after two apparent climate activists dumped red powder on the protective encasement surrounding the U.S. Constitution.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2024
See all Example Sentences for encasement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encasement
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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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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For example, buyers will be able to choose everything from their own light fixtures to linens, towels, artwork, and wall coverings.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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The whiteflies will be attracted to the yellow color and then caught by the sticky covering.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 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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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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“Encasement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encasement. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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