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as in pill
a small mass containing medicine to be taken orally
took an antibiotic capsule three times a day for a week
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as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
a capsule containing all sorts of items from our era that is to be opened 100 years from now
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as in summary
a short statement of the main points
capsules of the day's major news stories appear on the paper's second page
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as in concise
marked by the use of few words to convey much information or meaning
capsule reviews of the latest offerings at the multiplex
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as in to compress
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
newscasts that capsule complex, important stories into one-minute bits for easy digestion by viewers
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Recent Examples of capsule
Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Christmas in–space NASA Astronauts Don Pettit and Sunita Williams and the crew aboard the ISS recently received some festive gear and holiday gifts courtesy of a SpaceX Dragon capsule.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Dec. 2024
Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
The capsule collection features two new, dreamy color duos: oak & alabaster or drizzle & overcast.
—Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The capsule performs exceptionally well with its mic-handling technique as well.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Christmas in–space NASA Astronauts Don Pettit and Sunita Williams and the crew aboard the ISS recently received some festive gear and holiday gifts courtesy of a SpaceX Dragon capsule.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Like many royals across the globe, Queen Letizia’s suits are a staple of her capsule wardrobe for public engagements.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
The capsule collection features two new, dreamy color duos: oak & alabaster or drizzle & overcast.
—Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capsule
Noun
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Not as easy to swallow as a magic pill, but probably better for you.—
David A. Brenner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2025
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Never miss a pill again with this smart pillbox The Smart Pillbox HealthBuddy app, recently launched on both Apple and Google Play stores, will transform how users manage their medications.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The black, silky sheath can easily stand on its own with minimal accessorizing or can be dressed up with some sparkly jewelry.—
Rachel Sylvester,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2025
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One was made by sliding a ring cut from a plastic bottle around an RPG warhead, filling this makeshift collar with quarter-inch stainless-steel ball bearings and sealing them against the warhead’s sheath with an electric heat gun.—
C.J. Chivers Robert Fass Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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Below is a summary of key trends shaping the rum industry: Premiumization and Super-Premium Growth Consumers are increasingly seeking high-quality, premium rums, leading to a shift away from mass-market, lower-cost offerings.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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Project construction, once set to begin in 2024 and finish in 2026, is now estimated to start this month, according to the grant summary.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Asking other people clear, concise questions can show empathy or establish your credibility, communication expert Matt Abrahams told CNBC Make It last year.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2025
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Effective Communication Effective leadership always involves clear and concise communication.—
Chris Williams,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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To get a return less than that projected by the above formula, either the company has to underperform the consensus growth estimates or the stock's valuation would need to compress.—
GuruFocus,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Some settlement appears to have started right around the time when the construction of new buildings nearby began, and when vibration might have caused layers of sand to compress further – just like shaking ground coffee in a tin will make room for more.—
Denise Hruby,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The same goes for other electronics, like your phone, tablet and smartwatch.—
Cody Godwin,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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Mercedes-Benz is offering their customers a solution that involves the in-car screens rather than having customers rely on watching shows on the phones or tablets, freeing up those devices and allowing for continued connectivity and entertainment on them while enjoying a movie.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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Twenty-eight shell casings were found in and around the car after the shooting, according to court documents.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
11 Jan. 2025
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Over the centuries, the decomposing bodies left cavities inside the hardened mineral casings.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The broad outlines of other potential deals exist, though they are beset by major obstacles.—
Ned Temko,
The Christian Science Monitor,
16 Jan. 2025
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In addition to the release of hostages, the outline of the ceasefire agreement, which is not yet finalized, includes the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops, a Palestinian prisoner exchange, an influx of humanitarian aid and the reopening of the Rafah Crossing, Hamas spokesperson Basim Naim said.—
Doha Madani,
NBC News,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Capsule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capsule. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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