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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
Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
Mercedes built the cabin as a comfortable cocoon, as is the case with most of its vehicles.
—New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2025
Caroline Framke, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2025
Indeed, Connor couldn’t resist capturing a video of the guilty culprit cocooned inside the bedding.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
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Nancy gets to pull little sis Holly out of her gross cocoon.
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The first is with Tallulah, her best friend slash client who’s been slacking off on both fronts since cocooning into her new relationship with Tessa.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocoon
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Nuts and fatty fishes, like salmon and sardines, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for building the insulating sheaths that surround the nerve fibers that carry information from one brain cell to another.—
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Kohberger was identified as a suspect after his DNA was found on a knife sheath left at the scene of the murders.—
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The facility’s noise would be capped at 75 decibels, with a 50-foot buffer recommended to limit impacts to the surrounding community.—
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The robot picks unsorted bearing rings and places them onto a buffer table.—
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On TikTok, there’s even tutorials on how to wrap it into a halterneck tank top—the stretchy material allows for it.—
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It’s wrapped in coral velvet — a soft and highly absorbent fabric that dries fast, according to shoppers.—
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Investigators recovered 16 casings on the scene and two handguns.—
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Another witness on Monday was Texas Ranger Terry Snyder, who testified about the shell casings recovered from the hallway of Robb Elementary.—
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The video footage did not appear to capture any rocks, bottles or fireworks being thrown at the federal officers or any shields held by the protesters.—
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Even today, class and education serve as shields from the Delta’s violent culture.—
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The wild color story takes a breath in the living room, where neutral grass cloth envelops the walls and ceiling.—
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Kayali marked the end of 2025 with the release of Freedom Musk Matcha 45, a frothy and enveloping blend of matcha, oat milk, and sweet musk.—
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For a city pursuing housing supply, today’s conditions represent a mixed bag — better for renters, but bad for builders.—
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The nonprofit developer has a 96% housing retention rate and 96% participation rate for services across its permanent supportive housing portfolio, according to Carlos Rodriguez, management analyst for the Housing and Homeless Services Department.—
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The lightweight, flexible rubber sole makes moving in these Uggs surprisingly easy, while the soft sheepskin insole cushions every step, proving that cozy can be equally comfortable.—
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Upon opening the door, they’re confronted with the sight of Jimmy shot and sprawled on the cushions next to windows facing the lawn.—
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“Cocoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocoon. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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