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as in nestled
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 buried
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 ensconced
With his government contracts—and his insider influence—Musk will become further ensconced in the national-security state.
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Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 19 Oct. 2024
We are firmly ensconced as a serious awards contender.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2024
But Haniyeh and Nasrallah were also ensconced in secure locations.
—Carol E. B. Choksy, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2024
More than $100 million has been invested in the MLC by influential Indian businessmen, some of whom are ensconced in Silicon Valley.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 19 Oct. 2024
We are firmly ensconced as a serious awards contender.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2024
But Haniyeh and Nasrallah were also ensconced in secure locations.
—Carol E. B. Choksy, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2024
More than $100 million has been invested in the MLC by influential Indian businessmen, some of whom are ensconced in Silicon Valley.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensconced
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The deal paved the way for Adobe to establish a campus, nestled in the scenic mountains of Lehi, just 30 minutes south of Salt Lake City.Dardan Pula, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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The result is a home nestled amidst the natural beauty of Aspen that’s equipped with a sophisticated, urbane sensibility inside.Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
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Astrology had never been something on my internal dashboard, an unopened Rand McNally buried in the backseat.Rebekah Pahl, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The roots of the tree grow and are nourished by Naomi's ashes, which are buried deep beneath the soil.Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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At least seven different civilian complaints have been lodged against the sergeant, alleging excessive force, discourtesy and abuse of authority.Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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He was initially arrested for driving a vehicle without a license, but the officers contacted ICE, which promptly lodged a detainer request with the Lincoln County jail.Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
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The dark patterns somehow concealed these in-game purchases from gamers.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
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Surveillance images from the shooting show the man wearing a hooded jacket and a mask that concealed most of his face -- a look that would not have attracted attention on a chilly morning.MICHAEL BALSAMO AND MICHAEL R. SISAK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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In many, Kathleen is in various states of deshabille, perched or splayed on beds and couches, or simply staring at the camera, as nude as Eve.Max Norman, ARTnews.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Continue to the exclusive South Water Caye, a 12-acre paradise perched on the barrier reef.Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Just opened in early December, The Cheesecake Factory is positioned at the east end of the property near the popular Coastal Flats and Seasons 52.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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CFOs are positioned to focus on ROI and help stakeholders determine how to track and measure impact.Beena Ammanath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Watson personally settled with 23 accusers.Andy Rose, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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All of the stallions were settled into their stalls for the night under the watchful gaze of night watchman, Alton Stone, who was filling in for the regular night watchman.GrrlScientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Ensconced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensconced. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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