encapsulate
verb (used with object)
to place in or as if in a capsule.
encapsulating
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present participleof encapsulate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Like most of música mexicana, it, too, is evolving, both in sound and lyricism, encapsulating today’s complex dating culture.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Enjoy 1979 Wimbledon semi-finalist Tracy Austin encapsulating "the sense of history" that comes with playing on Centre Court as part of the last four at SW19.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Tesla, a notoriously volatile stock, has moved an average of about 6% up or down the week encapsulating the prior four quarterly reports, in line with history.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
The lyrics push away love and its entanglements, encapsulating this detachment by rejecting emotional bonds that can often seem limiting or burdensome.
From Salon ● Jan. 30, 2024
One argument, "Don't programmers deserve a reward for their creativity," earned a response encapsulating Stallman's anger over the recent Gosling Emacs episode: "If anything deserves a reward, it is social contribution," Stallman wrote.
From Free as in Freedom: Richard Stallman's Crusade for Free Software by Sam Williams
