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as in pills
a small mass containing medicine to be taken orally
took an antibiotic capsule three times a day for a week
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as in sheaths
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
a capsule containing all sorts of items from our era that is to be opened 100 years from now
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as in summaries
a short statement of the main points
capsules of the day's major news stories appear on the paper's second page
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as in compresses
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
newscasts that capsule complex, important stories into one-minute bits for easy digestion by viewers
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Recent Examples of capsules
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Drinking cranberry juice may be more effective at preventing UTIs than taking cranberry capsules or tablets.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 27 Apr. 2026
This bottle contains 240 vegetarian capsules and can provide up to 21% of your daily potassium needs.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles County leaders, meanwhile, have grappled with differentiating the two and regulating the products that come in the form of powder, capsules and drinks and have been linked to six county deaths.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
In 2025, Nespresso released a campaign that starred Clooney as a detective tasked with uncovering the thief who stole the brand’s coffee capsules from an heiress — and Eva Longoria played one of the prime suspects.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
The Apollo capsules held a maximum of three astronauts.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Opt for zinc lozenges or syrup rather than tablets or capsules.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026
Kratom is a plant that has both opioid-like and stimulant-like properties and can be produced into other forms like powder, capsules and liquids.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Their sons, 11-year-old twins Kade and Jace, and 10-year-old Gage, were brimming with excitement to see rockets and space capsules up close.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules with lot number A25G051 and an expiration date of 07/2028 marked on the bottom of the bottle.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026
What could make those Nespresso capsules better?
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
The number of soft gel capsules in each serving.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Drinking cranberry juice may be more effective at preventing UTIs than taking cranberry capsules or tablets.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 27 Apr. 2026
This bottle contains 240 vegetarian capsules and can provide up to 21% of your daily potassium needs.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles County leaders, meanwhile, have grappled with differentiating the two and regulating the products that come in the form of powder, capsules and drinks and have been linked to six county deaths.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
In 2025, Nespresso released a campaign that starred Clooney as a detective tasked with uncovering the thief who stole the brand’s coffee capsules from an heiress — and Eva Longoria played one of the prime suspects.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
The Apollo capsules held a maximum of three astronauts.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Opt for zinc lozenges or syrup rather than tablets or capsules.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026
Kratom is a plant that has both opioid-like and stimulant-like properties and can be produced into other forms like powder, capsules and liquids.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
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In comparison, the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsules that only have to return from the International Space Station, orbiting around 250 miles above Earth, only hit 3,500 degrees Fahrenheit and speeds of 17,500 mph.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Their sons, 11-year-old twins Kade and Jace, and 10-year-old Gage, were brimming with excitement to see rockets and space capsules up close.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules with lot number A25G051 and an expiration date of 07/2028 marked on the bottom of the bottle.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026
What could make those Nespresso capsules better?
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capsules
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The girl told police that Thomas gave her ecstasy pills.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Devin Melvin, 33, was sentenced on April 23 in the case that involved fentanyl pills that were transported from the Detroit area to Michigan City, Indiana, authorities said.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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The payload was designed to test a hypersonic navigation system capable of accurately identifying spacecraft position, even when communications are blocked by intense plasma sheaths during hypersonic flight.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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Now, those day cares are required to publicly post their child care performance summaries, which are recaps of any inspections from the last year.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Long recordings can be condensed into short, readable summaries that highlight key points and action items.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Ackerly explains what happens when AI compresses all of that.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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The memory foam feels plush yet supportive, and the pillow compresses down to fit easily in a carry-on when not in use.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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The calendar also syncs in real time with major platforms, including Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Microsoft Outlook, helping updates made on phones, laptops, or tablets appear across devices without delay.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Note that allergy immunotherapy, including shots or tablets, is relatively contraindicated for individuals with RA, so talk with both your allergist and rheumatologist to decide the best course of treatment for you.—
Beth Biggee,
EverydayHealth.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Investigators found two shell casings matching those found at the crime scene in the car’s cupholder.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Police found 18 casings inside, 11 outside.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Cold water from depths of up to about 3,280 feet then condenses the vapor back into liquid, allowing the cycle to repeat and generate electricity continuously.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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Refrigerator coils are full of hot refrigerant that condenses into liquid, releasing heat into your kitchen.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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On April 14, Air New Zealand announced customers in coach will be able to book dedicated time to lie fully flat inside their Economy Skynest pods.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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The spa The spa covers about 1,000 square meters, with a 14-meter pool overlooking the garden, five saunas and quiet zones with sleeping pods.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Capsules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capsules. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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