ENCAPSULATES Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

encapsulates

verb

present tense third-person singular of encapsulate

as in summarizes

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 encapsulates No series better encapsulates the tenets of the white wine thriller. — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026 Jones encapsulates Blackpool’s inexplicable pull and its inevitable paralysis. — George Francis Lee, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026 That is the idea that encapsulates the essence of this country. — Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026 Like the dolls, the book encapsulates a series of stories, one inside the other. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 The entire act of murdering the Dama encapsulates so many aspects of Negan’s character. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 3 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 Time Honored encapsulates classic American styling tropes, collegiate layers, rugged workwear and gorpcore staples. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 Their first product was a liposomal omega supplement, a delivery method Elmi said encapsulates nutrients for higher absorption, in contrast to pills the body largely flushes out. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 July 2026

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Adobe Stock Every time someone asks an AI model a question, summarizes a document or generates a piece of code, tokens are being consumed.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
In many cases, user behavior may be influenced by whether a source is cited, if a brand is mentioned, or if an answer summarizes the topic accurately.

— Matthew Kayser, IndyStar, 23 July 2026

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Those commitments should be included in a framework agreement, signed by all sides, which outlines the core elements of an eventual peace and enables a cessation of hostilities.

— Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
Keller city council member comments After the second closed session, McMullin said the council’s resolution outlines all the concerns that Keller residents mentioned.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2026

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