as in to enclose
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
fear of the outside world can encase a person just as surely as stone walls
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Recent Examples of encase
Handcrafted in Japan, the Luna IEMs have a single-driver design using planar-magnetic technology that is encased in a smooth titanium housing made with both durability and wearability in mind.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
In a cool museum room, a glass cabinet displays one of the area’s greatest findings: a treasured rhino statue about the size of a tea cup, encased with fine sheets of gold.
—Mary Holland, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
Especially given that the Switch 2, encased in the Killswitch, is probably my favorite console of all time.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Photo : Modern Media for Sotheby’s International Realty There are four original fireplaces in total, including a massive one encased in antique wood in the family room.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 June 2025
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
In a cool museum room, a glass cabinet displays one of the area’s greatest findings: a treasured rhino statue about the size of a tea cup, encased with fine sheets of gold.
—Mary Holland, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
Especially given that the Switch 2, encased in the Killswitch, is probably my favorite console of all time.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Photo : Modern Media for Sotheby’s International Realty There are four original fireplaces in total, including a massive one encased in antique wood in the family room.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encase
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The Texas Twist is the longest slide in the park, with twisty, enclosed turns for single riders.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
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The symbol now encloses an image of a communion wafer carved of reindeer antler.—
Thomas A. DuBois,
The Conversation,
27 June 2025
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Cameras and equipment were already available, given the Arizona Capitol Television operations are housed at the Senate.—
Mary Jo Pitzl,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
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The chariot housed the Deathriders in the bed of the truck.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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In addition to the deaths in Kerr County, 10 others died due to flooding in surrounding counties, according to officials.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
6 July 2025
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Its picture windows offer more views of the surrounding countryside while the room itself can be organized for a wide range of activities including children’s games, a home theater, table games, and seating for large or small gatherings.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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The fire was initially confined and contained, with multiple strategies employed to protect structures, facilities, and infrastructure.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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In one study, researchers induced postnatal stress in a mouse (confining her, forcing her to swim) and separated her from her pups at unpredictable intervals.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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The Chateauroux finish was a favourite of Mark Cavendish’s — three of his record total of 35 stage victories in this race came there, including his very first.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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The main characters include mischievous cats, cute ghosts, creepy spiders, and traditional jack-'o-lanterns.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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“Encase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encase. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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