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as in to nestle
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
the kids had contentedly ensconced themselves on the couch before the TV happily ensconced in her new home
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as in to conceal
to put into a hiding place
ensconced the spare house key in a place where no intruder would think to look
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Recent Examples of ensconce
The Mammals performed, and Merenda described what felt like a magical evening, the mountain ensconced in fog.
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Lindsay Crudele, BostonGlobe.com, 1 June 2023
These days, guests awaiting an audience are able to wander the vast main floor in relative peace, since Donatella herself is now ensconced upstairs in a brand-new suite—an oasis of serenity created by annexing the apartment directly above.
—Anita Sarsidi, ELLE Decor, 12 May 2023
Compounding the upheaval, James, now ensconced as the third Laird of Rossie, frequently neglected to pay the allowance that had been bequeathed to his half brothers and half sister: some people’s blood was apparently thicker than others’.
—David Grann, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2023
Once ensconced at the Swissotel in Tallinn, the women hear the fateful knock knock knock at the door.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2023
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Lindsay Crudele, BostonGlobe.com, 1 June 2023
These days, guests awaiting an audience are able to wander the vast main floor in relative peace, since Donatella herself is now ensconced upstairs in a brand-new suite—an oasis of serenity created by annexing the apartment directly above.
—Anita Sarsidi, ELLE Decor, 12 May 2023
Compounding the upheaval, James, now ensconced as the third Laird of Rossie, frequently neglected to pay the allowance that had been bequeathed to his half brothers and half sister: some people’s blood was apparently thicker than others’.
—David Grann, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2023
Once ensconced at the Swissotel in Tallinn, the women hear the fateful knock knock knock at the door.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2023
See all Example Sentences for ensconce
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensconce
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This is particularly a problem when cooking bacon on the stovetop as most skillets are already just wide enough to nestle the strips inside, let alone after they’re stretched out.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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This rare fish, known for its vibrant colors and unique features, was found in the Kalimpong District, nestled between Nepal and Bhutan.—
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Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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These outfits fall straight from shoulders to hip and conceal your waist.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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At least 37 giant live beetles measuring 4 to 5 inches have been found concealed inside of multiple packages of Japanese snacks, potato chips and chocolate at Los Angeles International Airport, authorities said.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, on January 29, ICE reported more than 1,000 arrests and 814 detainers were lodged as having probable cause for deportation.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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The most recent numbers showed 1,016 arrests were made and 814 detainers were lodged on Jan. 29.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Jan. 2025
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Even stripped of defenses, facilities buried deep underground will be hard to destroy.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2025
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One of them may have been the chieftain who buried the weapons.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Feb. 2025
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Visiting the Vatican City masterpiece is not the same, Watts argues, as witnessing the artist perched on scaffolding in the act of creation.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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The first sliver of light in the east revealed their movable aviary, a box of netted scaffolding the size of a barn, with a few dozen birds perched in silhouette, like hieroglyphs.—
Nick Paumgarten,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Dylan notices the slogan and examines the poster to find that Irv hid his drawing of the Exports Hall, with detailed instructions on how to get there written on the back, behind it.—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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His wife, Avital, who was seven months pregnant at the time, hid in a safe room with their two daughters.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Plus, Canada’s population is diverse—in part because during Trump’s first term, Trudeau positioned Canada as a safer alternative for immigrants.—
Talib Visram,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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By adding to a treasure trove of assets, Peterson is positioning the Hornets to be in the conversation and at the table in the offseason trade market, when player movement is often more calculated.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Feb. 2025
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Applying early — before her full retirement age of 67 — means settling for a smaller check.—
Liz Weston,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Iowa State didn’t have the same problem as the Cyclones began to settle in.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Feb. 2025
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