as in to summarize
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
can you encapsulate the speech in about a paragraph?
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Recent Examples of encapsulate
Playing Scott, a fellow hustler and Mike’s best friend, Reeves adeptly encapsulates the mind-set of a young man content to just float through life.
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
In those times of struggle, Doucoure, a hard-working and sometimes abrasive midfielder, seemed to encapsulate the fighting spirit and resistance better than most.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The park promises to offer various attractions, rides, activities, dining, shopping and live entertainment that’ll encapsulate the best of every era.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
No footwear brand quite encapsulates the fall and winter spirit quite like Ugg, which is exactly why the moment the temperature starts to drop my old Ugg Classic Short Boots and Goldenstar Platform Clogs are moved to the front of my closet.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
In those times of struggle, Doucoure, a hard-working and sometimes abrasive midfielder, seemed to encapsulate the fighting spirit and resistance better than most.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The park promises to offer various attractions, rides, activities, dining, shopping and live entertainment that’ll encapsulate the best of every era.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
No footwear brand quite encapsulates the fall and winter spirit quite like Ugg, which is exactly why the moment the temperature starts to drop my old Ugg Classic Short Boots and Goldenstar Platform Clogs are moved to the front of my closet.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encapsulate
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Provide a narrative that summarizes any changes in revenue, expense reductions and board notices to monitor current financial status in the district.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Google search results have AI summaries at the top, the Gemini digital assistant can summarize web pages and answer questions in Chrome.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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In July, Wedbush analyst Ives outlined a three-point plan for Tesla’s board to rein in Musk, proposing the board limit the amount of time Musk spends in the political world, as well as set up an oversight committee for the CEO’s political ambitions.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this year, Crystal released its 2024 sustainability report, which outlined gains toward reaching its longer term environmental goals.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Encapsulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encapsulate. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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