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
This family-run establishment pairs its impressive drink repertoire with hearty, traditional fare—including the Bon Accord Steak Pie, a comfort food staple featuring tender meat encased in light pastry.
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Jenn Rice, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
For their one-year anniversary, Ms. Smith surprised Mr. Hall with a gift: the champagne cork from their first date, encased in a display covering.
—John Otis, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Yes, it is priced at $2499, but this is a complete sound system, tastefully encased in a hardwood frame.
—Brad Moon, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The wrap is made with crispy white meat chicken, lettuce and tomato, encased by a soft tortilla.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Jenn Rice, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
For their one-year anniversary, Ms. Smith surprised Mr. Hall with a gift: the champagne cork from their first date, encased in a display covering.
—John Otis, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Yes, it is priced at $2499, but this is a complete sound system, tastefully encased in a hardwood frame.
—Brad Moon, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The wrap is made with crispy white meat chicken, lettuce and tomato, encased by a soft tortilla.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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SpaceX is also recovering and reusing payload fairings, the shell that encloses satellite payloads during their initial climb through the atmosphere.Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
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There’s even a circle that encloses on the map similar to a battle royale game, though this is not a competitive PvE title.Erik Kain, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Besides New York and Los Angeles, there are few cities in North America with multiple 15,000-seat arenas that separately house NHL and NBA teams.Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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This offering blends bourbon made from a 99% corn mash bill that was aged for 9 years and then underwent a secondary 125-day cask finished in French Oak barrels that housed BHAKTA’s 1973 Armagnac vintage.Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The confusion surrounding Holmes stands as a cautionary tale about the manipulation of copyright law—not by opportunists exploiting a valuable piece of intellectual property, but by the character’s official custodians.Alec Nevala-Lee, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2025
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While there are an array of bright spots in the category, experts predict major challenges, particularly in terms of insurance coverage and the conversation surrounding the drugs.Emily Burns, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025
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Peace confines violence to self-defense in vindication of the right of self-preservation.Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
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If a child laughed inappropriately or failed to remember a Scientology term, they could be sent to the ship’s hold and made to chip rust for days or confined in a chain locker for weeks at a time without blankets or a bathroom.Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
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Menu favorites include the steak au poivre and oysters, but the real quest is to secure their elusive and much-beloved burger, of which only about a dozen are served each weekday and only at the bar.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2025
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With high-profile recipients including President Ronald Reagan and Oprah Winfrey, the award has helped keep Alger’s name in the national consciousness.Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Encase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encase. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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