ENCAPSULATE Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

encapsulate

verb

in-ˈkap-sə-ˌlāt

Definition of encapsulate

as in to summarize

to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report) can you encapsulate the speech in about a paragraph?

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Recent Examples of encapsulate Its bas-relief forms appear encapsulated in rock crystal, like fossils frozen in amber. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026 The latest drama on Capitol Hill encapsulates how that political conflict has left the country less prepared for a future pandemic. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 29 July 2026 The hearing encapsulated more than six years of political brawling about pandemic policies, from masks to vaccines and social distancing. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Time Honored encapsulates classic American styling tropes, collegiate layers, rugged workwear and gorpcore staples. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for encapsulate

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Fandom has been around since the advent of mass media, but with that old world dying and the new one (bluntly summarized, its main features are social media plus the tyranny of the algorithm) very much born, now is the time of fangirls.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026
These systems can summarize information, generate reports, answer questions and create content at remarkable speed and scale.

— Sharon K Daniels, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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Ludwig outlined his methodology for configuring the 176 Election Day sites, which was done in a way that ensured there were 44 polling places in each commissioner precinct.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026
That's due to a new requirement for digital asset brokers to issue a tax form — Form 1099-DA, Digital Asset Proceeds From Broker Transactions — to investors that outlines gross proceeds from various transactions.

— Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

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