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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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Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom Amenities: Patio, outdoor furniture, parking Location: Near Benedict Canyon in Bel Air BOOK NOW Modern Marmont Home, Hollywood Hills Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb A mid-century modern gem is nestled into the Hollywood Hills, sprawling out above Sunset Strip.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
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Outside one of two hospitals still open in Nabatieh, nestled on a hill overlooking part of the city, ambulance crews sat outside the hospital courtyard, smoking and drinking coffee.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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The document, filed by Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, has been redacted to conceal plot and character details about The Pitt, which is yet to be released.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Some are concealing their autism and dealing with the resulting feelings of isolation, while others thrive in the communities and support structures around them.Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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Catherine and Stephen are playing things out together, from her first message left on his answering machine to her open-handed message lodged on his left cheek.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
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Hispanic woman, 19, shot in upper back, lodged in the cheek 9.Paradise Afshar, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
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Some family members choose to bury their heads in the sand and blame the victim rather than the offender.Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Daniel Hunter, founder of Choose Democracy, an organization that provides resources to help Americans prepare for an undemocratic power grab, says his experience in activism has taught him that the solution isn’t to bury your head in the sand or jump to the worst-case scenario.Allie Volpe, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
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Helping themselves to the complimentary snacks at the resort’s Tree Houses, which are private cabins built of aromatic red cedar, and perched 2,700-feet over the Dan River Gorge.Brienne Walsh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the pulsating world of thriller fiction, pacing is the silent conductor, orchestrating a symphony of tension and release that keeps readers perched on the edge of their seats.JD Barker, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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The Super Bowl contender hiding in plain sight Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper signed a 13-year, $330 million contract in early 2019 in what was a record deal at the time.David K. Li, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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But Bill Belichick has nothing in particular to offer when journalists ask about coaches hiding the effects of the disease.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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With Trump once again taking the reins of American democracy, Newsom has wasted no time in positioning himself as a national opposition leader, as pundits expected.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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So is Newsom really positioning himself for a presidential run?Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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The exes settle in for an awkward ride back to civilization.Sara Netzley, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The former couple settled their divorce in June after Turner filed just hours after the divorce announcement aired on Good Morning America.Julia Moore, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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