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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensconce
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He and his brother were still nestled in their bunk beds when Easton came into the boys’ room the next morning and told them their mother killed herself.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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What a plum spot in January that Sundance is nestled across.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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The Nazis wanted to conceal the crime by burning the bodies on mass pyres.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2025
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On a second trip to the same area in July, researchers found the species concealed among the leaf litter layer making no noise.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2025
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However, his truck's front end appeared lodged in dirt, making the rescue difficult.—
Anthony Trotter,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2025
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There are all-inclusive family resorts across the U.S. where lodging, meals, and activities are rolled into a single price, no passport required.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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Apparently, Jane was buried in a field with dozens upon dozens of other people with no markers.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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After all, the stuff has been buried for what, seven decades, so what’s the big deal?—
Jim Clash,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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That will allow residents living in the towering condos perched around the store, just a short stroll off Biscayne Boulevard, to collect their devices at a time that works best for them, O’Brien said.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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This may help to explain why male marsupial moles lack a scrotum and have their testes perched in their abdominal wall.—
Charles Feigin / The Conversation,
Popular Science,
23 Jan. 2025
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Asked about his identity and to provide authorization, Deng tried to hide his equipment and flee, prompting the officials to take him and his companions into custody.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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When Hamas chose to go to ground inside Gaza and hide among its people, Israel followed it down, leveling the territory and its population to get at its enemy.—
Gideon Rose,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Jan. 2025
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The program also positions the company as a competitor to third-party resale platforms, which often dominate the trade-in ecosystem.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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By trapping itself within the Paris framework, the U.S. was playing along with Chinese ambitions, positioning itself to squander America’s natural energy advantage, and inflicting terrible harm on its auto sector.—
The Editors,
National Review,
27 Jan. 2025
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Ultimately, California Waste Solutions settled, agreeing to refund customers and lower its rates.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Two days after giving birth, the parents eventually settled on Boston.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Ensconce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensconce. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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