ENCAPSULATE Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

encapsulate

verb

in-ˈkap-sə-ˌlāt

Definition of encapsulate

as in to summarize

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 encapsulate The concise and approachable show is divided into four thematic sections encapsulating the Sea Beyond project’s educational scope. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Her shrunken two-piece skirt suit—the jacket cropped to reveal her abs, the skirt extra-mini—perfectly encapsulated the cartoonish silhouette that Barbie so often rocks. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026 Eva Marie Saint, a revered actress whose two preeminent performances — On the Waterfront and North by Northwest — encapsulated the glories of the 1950s’ Hollywood studio system, died on Tuesday. — Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026 The second coming of Modelland encapsulates elements of Banks’ own career. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for encapsulate

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For accountants, attorneys, consultants and other professionals, AI can accelerate research, summarize complex information and assist with writing and other forms of communication.

— Kaitlin Newkirk, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
But a new wave of executives are letting AI do the reading for them, using it to summarize reports, draft emails, and, in some cases, speak on their behalf.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

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Minutes from the April 19 meeting outlined how the government opted for just one round of readiness checks before launching its emergency vaccination program due to time constraints, instead of the typical four rounds.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Trump’s post outlining a clear plan for construction complicates a federal court hearing scheduled for Monday in a lawsuit filed by the DC Preservation League and two golfers opposing the construction.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

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