Thesaurus results for ENCASEMENTS

encasements

noun

plural of encasement

as in sheaths

something that encloses another thing especially to protect it an encasement of several inches of silt had helped to preserve the sunken remains of the historic ship

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Recent Examples of encasements Schrader also suggests using mattress and box spring encasements, which seal in any bugs already present and prevent new ones from thriving. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026 Featured in this article What’s more, hotel pillows often have other special features, including down-proof encasements (meaning feathers won’t poke through the cover over time). — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026 To prevent infestations from worsening while waiting for professional treatment, Carpenter recommends using box spring encasements and installing interceptor traps. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026 The pest control company must utilize a multi-pronged approach, which may include bed bug monitoring devices, mattress encasements, steaming, vacuuming, and insecticide applications in the form of sprays, aerosols, insecticidal dusts, and desiccant dusts, says Miller. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026 Using mattress encasements designed for bedbugs. — Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026

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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

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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

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The temperamental weather conditions stemming from a looming storm had staff quickly setting up plastic coverings around the tent throughout Osaka’s conversation to protect from the oncoming rain.

— Corbin Bolies, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026
The thieves wore no disguises or face coverings according to a report by Vienna’s police department.

— News Desk, Artforum, 28 Aug. 2026

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