as in summarizing
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 encapsulating
Previous research involved encapsulating calcium lactate, nutrients, and spores in lightweight aggregates and/or capsules.
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Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Ideal for the ultimate no-makeup makeup look, for which Westman is known, the innovative blush harnesses biomimicry pigment technology, which lessens the risk of inflammation by encapsulating the synthetic pigments in the blush.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
That declaration ultimately ended up encapsulating the vibe of a good portion of my 2025 music leanings, along with the addition of my penchant for good-old-fashioned soppy crooners, all of which contain a through line of really solid storytelling.
—Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2025
When Art Basel Miami opens on Wednesday, the Indian creative arts will come to life in an event encapsulating design, fashion, poetry and dance told by its cultural pillars and prominent members of its diaspora.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 1 Dec. 2025
Now that his duties have been relieved, other things are encapsulating his mind.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 16 Nov. 2025
And these towering achievements barely scratch the surface in encapsulating a prolific career.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The Palestinian library and the Yeshiva stood side-by-side for decades, as if encapsulating the last hundred years of their history, all under the looming shadow of the Temple Mount.
—Ryan Byrnes, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
Sound is also an important element in the film, encapsulating creation myths about sound and vibration being the source of all matter, ideas which are also present in string theory and quantum mechanics.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2025
Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Ideal for the ultimate no-makeup makeup look, for which Westman is known, the innovative blush harnesses biomimicry pigment technology, which lessens the risk of inflammation by encapsulating the synthetic pigments in the blush.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
That declaration ultimately ended up encapsulating the vibe of a good portion of my 2025 music leanings, along with the addition of my penchant for good-old-fashioned soppy crooners, all of which contain a through line of really solid storytelling.
—Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2025
When Art Basel Miami opens on Wednesday, the Indian creative arts will come to life in an event encapsulating design, fashion, poetry and dance told by its cultural pillars and prominent members of its diaspora.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 1 Dec. 2025
Now that his duties have been relieved, other things are encapsulating his mind.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 16 Nov. 2025
And these towering achievements barely scratch the surface in encapsulating a prolific career.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The Palestinian library and the Yeshiva stood side-by-side for decades, as if encapsulating the last hundred years of their history, all under the looming shadow of the Temple Mount.
—Ryan Byrnes, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
Sound is also an important element in the film, encapsulating creation myths about sound and vibration being the source of all matter, ideas which are also present in string theory and quantum mechanics.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encapsulating
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Although the potential for mistakes and biases in AI models remains a cause for concern, researchers say that summarizing and translating documents is actually an area where models generally excel.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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These are designed to speed up common workflows like drafting content, summarizing information, or planning projects.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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In outlining their case, authorities have not said how Talley ended up possessing the gun.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The motive remains unclear, though state media reported the man left documents behind at the courthouse outlining his grievances.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Encapsulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encapsulating. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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