enwomb

verb

Definition of enwombnext
as in to encapsule

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  1. encapsulate
  2. cocoon
  3. surround
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  • The document, transmitted Monday by the NYPD Intelligence Bureau, encapsulates the full picture of Election Day threats, including the risk of physical violence and disinformation generated by foreign governments.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The two words encapsulated the oeuvre of Stewart, then a model turned Wall Street stockbroker turned sought-after caterer.
    Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of encapsulate
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  • Former President Barack Obama and wife Michelle flanked the music icon, slowly walking him center stage toward his bench, where he would be cocooned by a set of keyboards and a baby grand piano.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Look for 1920s pewter objects and the soft, cocooning 1934 Liljevalchs sofa—Frank’s first piece for Svenskt Tenn—as well as his and Ericson’s São Paulo living room, conceived for the Swedish Consul in the 1950s.
    Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of cocoon
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  • Police vehicles barricaded the streets surrounding the monument, with a flashing sea of blue lights nearby.
    Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Pay attention to what matters, surround yourself with those heading down a similar path and make a point to fulfill your dreams, hopes and wishes for a brighter future.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of surround
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