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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of encase
He’s got to give a bio-musical performance, which means broadcasting, in quick succession, a series of emotional peaks and valleys, via what can feel like a grab bag of historical trivia, all encased in restrictive mythos.
—
Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
There, Ken waits for the guys to figure out the cord situation, while still encased in his blanket.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024
Fracking enables the extraction of oil and gases encased in rock formations thousands of feet underground that are not easily permeable via traditional drilling methods.
—Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
Each one is encased in a black pot and has 203 tree tips and 100 clear white lights.
—Carly Totten, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for encase 
Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
There, Ken waits for the guys to figure out the cord situation, while still encased in his blanket.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024
Fracking enables the extraction of oil and gases encased in rock formations thousands of feet underground that are not easily permeable via traditional drilling methods.
—Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
Each one is encased in a black pot and has 203 tree tips and 100 clear white lights.
—Carly Totten, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for encase
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encase
Verb
-
In two hours, the duo planted seeds for 17 oak trees, enclosed them in mesh chicken wire to deter hungry fauna and tagged each one.Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
-
The hard shell of the nautilus encloses a series of chambers.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
In the United States, a trend of consolidation in agriculture, particularly dairies, has seen more animals housed together on ever-larger farms as the number of small farms has rapidly shrunk.Simon Hill, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
-
Drones have also flown near sensitive U.S. military sites across the country and even at bases housing American troops in the United Kingdom.Brad Dress, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb Matching the nearby black sand beach, this home’s noir exterior beautifully contrasts the surrounding lush green foliage.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
-
The backpack was removed by an excavator along with any physical material found surrounding it, the official said.Elise Hammond, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The prince settled the case out of court while protesting his innocence and was supposed to confine himself to a life out of the limelight.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
-
The secrets weren’t confined to Paul and Lydia’s house.Hunter Ingram, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Local human rights groups have said more than 100 people, the majority between 60 and 80 years old including Vodou religious leaders, were killed on Friday and Saturday in the community of Cité-Soleil by a gang leader seeking to avenge his son's death.EVENS SANON THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
-
D’Angelo Russell missed each of his four shots in the fourth quarter — including three open three-pointers.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near encase
Cite this Entry
“Encase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encase. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share