Synonyms of encase

encase

verb

in-ˈkās 

as in to enclose

to close or shut in by or as if by barriers

fear of the outside world can encase a person just as surely as stone walls

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enclose
• house
• confine
• surround
• include
• envelop
• cage
• box (in)
• fence (in)
• pen
• contain
• closet
• hedge
• encage
• wall (in)
• immure
• hem (in)
• coop (up)
• restrict
• bound
• corral
• encompass
• encircle
• mew (up)
• circumscribe
• limit
• encapsulate
• enfold
• ring
• armor
• enframe
• frame
• cocoon
• enlace
• encyst
• enwomb
• encapsule
• ensheathe
• ensphere

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of encase

Monticello’s storage areas yielded several samples of Jefferson’s hair encased in gold lockets, glass ampules, and the packet assembled by Nicholas Trist. — Andrew Lawler, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2026

At each of the crash sites, the search for the cockpit voice recorders and flight data recorders – encased in orange metal, though often called black boxes – from the hijacked planes was underway. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

Set on the edge of the Village of Lindos, the heavenly parcel and its glass-like waters are nearly encased by rocks with stretches of smooth sand on either side. — Jennifer Tzeses, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

The Choco Taco featured light vanilla ice cream encased in a waffle cone, partially covered with milk chocolate and topped with peanuts. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026