capsulize

verb

ˈkap-sə-ˌlīz How to pronounce capsulize (audio)
Definition of capsulizenext
as in to compress
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together capsulized accounts of the breach in national security failed to convey its gravity

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Recent Examples of capsulize Murray capsulized the flaws by going 4-for-17 and finishing with 12 points. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 May 2026 To many, that question is capsulized in the conflict over Lasix. — Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal, 9 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capsulize
  1. compress
  2. condense
  3. squeeze
  4. consolidate
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  • The core issue is that this gas is normally compressed when injected at depth underground.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of compress
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  • This conversation has been edited and condensed for concision and clarity.
    — Hok-hang Cheung, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Two-phase systems allow the fluid to boil near hot components before condensing and returning to the bath.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of condense
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  • The Middle East war and the resulting shipping disruption through the Strait of Hormuz drove up global commodity costs, further squeezing Beijing's own appetite for commodity imports.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Independent designers, once a discovery engine, were being squeezed, while the biggest brands put more investment into their own stores, creating a dichotomy in experiences that Bron felt was palpable.
    — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of squeeze
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  • In other cases, families will be consolidated in a single location.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • On the other side, a more moderate camp senses a chance to consolidate Iran’s gains in talks that have made little progress.
    — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of consolidate

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