as in encloses
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 encases
Handcrafted in Portugal, each pair is finished with wool laces with an outsole that appears caught mid-pour, forming a shell that encases the upper.
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Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 Nov. 2025
The ultra-soft clogs are made out of a plush faux shearling fabric that encases a springy foam midsole.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2025
This spinal area lies just outside the dura mater, and is a tough membrane that encases the spinal cord and the system that allows cerebrospinal fluid to circulate.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025
The result is a laminated dough, much like an oversize croissant, that encases ribbons of raw cane sugar and cinnamon cream cheese.
—Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
The mission will investigate the exact thickness of the ice shell that encases the moon and how that frozen exterior interacts with the ocean beneath it, as well as characterize the moon’s geology.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024
Inspired by dystopian science fiction, the hulking hunk of unpainted metal barely squeezes into a lane of traffic and encases its driver in a (sort of) bulletproof tank that’s easily mistaken for a weapon of war.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 26 Sep. 2024
In terms of packaging, the plastic bottle has been replaced with a tube that encases a whopping 60% more product capacity than the original.
—Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 17 Apr. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encases
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This process continues for decades until eventually, one day, immune mediators rupture the cap that encloses the plaque.—
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His garage, otherwise known as the Emirates National Auto Museum, houses about 3,000 cars in total.—
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The building currently houses the Child Support Enforcement Division, which will be moved, Campo said.—
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Yet, their followings are distinct from the quasi-religious fervor thar surrounds Khan.—
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Last year, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame chairman John Sykes cracked open the door to dispel a bit of mystique that surrounds his nominating committee.—
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The lineup includes mashups such as the Surf N' Turf burger, a Chicken Cheeseburger and the returning Chicken Big Mac, along with novelty items like an Espresso Milkshake, an Apple Pie Mini McFlurry and Big Mac sauce sold separately as a dip.—
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The roundup includes major markdowns on everyday travel essentials like wireless earbuds, helpful toiletry bags, and cozy cold-weather picks such as the Litfun Fuzzy Memory Foam Slippers.—
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Modified from machines used by Planters factories to wrap peanuts, this contraption envelops 5,000 MetroCards every hour—or more than one every second.—
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The supper club’s moody orange lighting (made from parchment in England) is taken straight out of Blade Runner, a rich glow that completely envelops its diners.—
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In an industry that often confines its actors, especially women and especially Black women, Hall continues to carve a path defined by risk, depth and courage.—
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“Encases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encases. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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