encapsulate
verb (used with object)
to place in or as if in a capsule.
encapsulates
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present tense formof encapsulate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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It encapsulates one of the best stories of this World Cup - Cape Verde, on their World Cup debut, defying the odds to reach the knockout rounds.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
Eschewing Western musical notation, Mr. Smith developed a system that sometimes encapsulates compositions within paintings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
I thought “Dur&” was my Aaliyah moment, but I also feel like “Bernarr.” really encapsulates when we’re talking about self-titled, it’s really getting into that, that evolution of us as artists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2026
This description encapsulates the real warrior ethos: Humble, quiet, just doing a job.
From Slate ● Apr. 13, 2026
Its outer walls are made entirely of rounded glass, but a circular tube of dark metal encapsulates the glass walls.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
