CAPSULES Synonyms: 147 Similar and Opposite Words

capsules 1 of 2

noun

plural of capsule

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of capsule

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

Noun

Collagen can be found in capsules, liquids, gummies, and powders. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 27 Aug. 2026 The capsules are gelatin-free and the oil is cold-pressed and unrefined. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026 Founded in 1999 by Monica Wise, the label is well known for its swimwear staples, capsules and collections. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026 At Fleet Feet’s Columbus Circle store in New York, employees have noticed increased interest in moisture-wicking and cooling apparel, as well as high-electrolyte drink mixes, capsules and chewable tablets. — Nadia Neophytou, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Some react to things that contain animal products, like marshmallows, Doritos, and medicine capsules. — David Pogue, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 Natural leaf products come in many forms − some as capsules, others as powders, others as drinks. — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 But University of South Dakota researchers in 2023 published the results of an experiment — using blood capsules with an artificial skin — that demonstrated bedbugs could acquire MRSA during one feeding and spread it during a later one. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 Independent coffee roasters have also developed capsules compatible with OriginalLine machines, expanding the range of specialty coffee options available in that format. — Wyles Daniel, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026

Verb

Also consider how many capsules a serving is, as this can sometimes be misleading. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026 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

Noun

Their demands for records mirror a New Mexico lawsuit and whistleblower claims that agents were ordered to stand down instead of seizing hundreds of thousands of lethal pills.

— Joshua Goodman, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Authorities alleged Davis received more than 13,000 pills for Oxycodone and Percocet from November 2019 through March 2024.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of pills

Noun

The research team says future versions may use adjustable sheaths or elastic materials to fit a wider range of bodies.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
To further the house’s connection to nature, Wright used flagstone flooring inside and out and employed large sheaths of glass windows for visual continuity.

— Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026

Definition of sheaths

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The memo provides a summary of the agreement between Google and Entergy, as well as summaries of testimony provided by Entergy officials in support of the contract.

— Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026
Structuring this with clean schema, FAQs and listicles ensures both AI summaries and real searchers choose our client’s sites.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of summaries

Verb

Queues in the major markets run for years, new transmission runs longer, and no amount of capital compresses a utility approval process that was designed for a different century.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Framed as an ensemble drama rather than the story of a single heroic whistleblower, the production compresses Ibsen’s plot, reimagines the ending and leans into satire without sacrificing moral bite.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of compresses

Noun

In fact, as the world has become increasingly digital — reliant on laptops, tablets and the Notes app — the NFL remains a bastion of old-school note-taking.

— Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Too many kids have their faces in their phones, computers and tablets.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of tablets

Noun

Police found shell casings that all came from the same firearm recovered from the scene, per the statement.

— Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Per the initial information, someone shot back from inside the park, and officers later found two sets of shell casings in the park and across the street, including rifle casings.

— Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of casings

Noun

Chaparral features interchangeable cargo pods, enabling operators to adapt the aircraft for different missions without altering its core platform.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
The weather phenomenon has been known to intensify the yearly Harmattan winds, which dry out topsoil and cause pods to fall.

— Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026

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