ensconcing

verb

present participle of ensconce
1
as in nestling
to establish or place comfortably or snugly the kids had contentedly ensconced themselves on the couch before the TV happily ensconced in her new home

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2
as in concealing
to put into a hiding place ensconced the spare house key in a place where no intruder would think to look

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Recent Examples of ensconcing To avoid these outcomes, Israel needs to restore political stability in the country by shoring up its constitutional foundations, strengthening the rule of law, reaching more productively for a lasting settlement to the conflict with Palestinians, and better ensconcing itself within the region. — Ilan Z. Baron, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensconcing
  1. nestling
  2. concealing
  3. lodging
  4. burying
  5. perching
  6. hiding
  7. positioning
  8. settling
Verb
  • Add a striking focal point by nestling a statue fountain between groups of colorful flowers or lively foliage.
    — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Game by game, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is nestling himself into historical statistical company alongside some of the most vaunted NBA names ever.
    — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 19 May 2026
Definition of nestling
Verb
  • In addition to the manslaughter charge, Snelling pleaded guilty to charges of abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence and concealing the birth of an infant.
    — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Construction crews stripped the president's name from the exterior in June, but the front portico of the building has since been covered by a tarp, concealing most of its name.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of concealing
Verb
  • That officer then shot into Perez's vehicle, lodging a bullet in his back, officials say.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
  • That officer then shot into Perez’s vehicle, lodging a bullet in his back, officials say.
    — Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of lodging
Verb
  • The Florida woman accused of killing her boyfriend and burying him in a shallow grave was found guilty of his murder.
    — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The limits of burying the bad news Each of these interventions, whether reckless, self-destructive trade barriers, massive military invasions, or offensive divisive speeches, soaks up attention.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of burying
Verb
  • No club have spent more time perching on the highest rung of English football than Everton.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • There was a time, the woman said, when rolling down the road meant perching on her husband’s back seat.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of perching
Verb
  • The Manhunters rebelled against the Guardians, and most were killed; the sole survivor is hiding out in Rushville disguised as a human.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026
  • But this is in fact the opportunity hiding inside the greatest technological acceleration of our lifetimes.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of hiding
Verb
  • While Jio Platforms has been positioning itself as a tech company and not just a traditional utility provider, investors seem unconvinced.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Pinterest has spent years positioning itself as an early-warning system for what young consumers will want next.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of positioning
Verb
  • Worthy settling in is an encouraging development for the Chiefs, especially with Rice potentially returning as soon as next week.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
  • By 1968, Mitchell moved to Los Angeles, settling in Laurel Canyon, which was becoming a hub for singer-songwriters including David Crosby, Graham Nash and others.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of settling

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“Ensconcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensconcing. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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