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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
Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Mosquitoes start life as tiny larvae in water, then grow into pupae (like cocoons) before emerging as adults.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
Erika Owen, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
Liquor stores and carry-outs thrive here — the proprietors cocooned in plexiglass bulwarks.
—Adam Schwartz, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
At the Four-Star Hualalai Spa, those seeking relaxation and rejuvenation can find it in treatments such as aloe-leaf cocoon, acupuncture, reiki, oxygen-infusion facials and hot stone massages.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Mosquitoes start life as tiny larvae in water, then grow into pupae (like cocoons) before emerging as adults.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
Verb
Plus, there’s plenty of room for at least one human and a pet to cocoon in for a movie night.
—Erika Owen, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
Liquor stores and carry-outs thrive here — the proprietors cocooned in plexiglass bulwarks.
—Adam Schwartz, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocoon
Noun
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Their evidence would have included DNA evidence that linked him to a knife sheath found at the crime scene.—
July 2,
CBS News,
2 July 2025
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He was arrested in December 2022 in Pennsylvania after forensic evidence linked him to the murders, including DNA found on a knife sheath at the crime scene and cellphone data placing him near the victims' home multiple times. Jan. 4, 2023 Kohberger was extradited to Idaho on Jan. 4, 2023.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Some private-security agencies would endeavour to secure the suites on either side of the one that their VIP will be using to act as buffers, but this is a FIFA event, so the governing body has more control.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Lacking the financial buffer most for-profit startups have, they are forced to remain lean and centered.—
Raviraj Hegde,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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The ear cups are wrapped in a woven cloth to give them a robust finish.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Both contain an all-white meat, crispy tender, lettuce, tomatoes and melty cheddar cheese wrapped in a soft, flour tortilla. Flavors: Cheesy Baja Crispy Tender Wrap and Honey Chipotle Crispy Tender Wrap Cost: $1.99 Sonic also told USA TODAY more wrap flavors are coming later this year.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Although the focus was on practicality, Melissa made sure to incorporate details like trim and casings to foster a depth that was absent before.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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There were 22 shell casings from different guns found on the scene.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Sprinkle topping on top of pie; shield edges of piecrust to prevent excess browning.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
3 July 2025
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This five-layer sun shield blocks heat from the Sun, Earth and even the Moon, helping Webb stay incredibly cold: around -370 degrees F (-223 degrees C).—
Adi Foord,
The Conversation,
30 June 2025
Verb
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So much of that first encounter with croup was enveloped in the fear of the unknown.—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Monday's Ohio River flood enveloped about a mile of Cincinnati Parks' property, 60 acres in all, from Smale Riverfront Park across from Paycor Stadium to Sawyer Point Park and Yeatman's Cove near the Montgomery Inn Boathouse restaurant.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Park Superintendent Ed Keable said on Sunday that the visitor center, gas station, a wastewater treatment plant, an administrative building and some employee housing were among the dozens of structures lost.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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Flames from the Dragon Bravo Fire engulfed the lodge, visitor center, gas station, wastewater treatment plant, administrative offices, and employee housing, according to park Superintendent Ed Keable.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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That provided even more cushion for the Twins with the Cubs lurking.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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The cushions are thick and supportive, and the oak frame will look right at home in any Scandi design lover’s space.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 July 2025
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“Cocoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocoon. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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