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noun

ˈkap-səl How to pronounce capsule (audio)
Definition of capsulenext
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as in pill
a small mass containing medicine to be taken orally took an antibiotic capsule three times a day for a week

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2
as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it a capsule containing all sorts of items from our era that is to be opened 100 years from now

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3
as in summary
a short statement of the main points capsules of the day's major news stories appear on the paper's second page

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capsule

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adjective

as in concise
marked by the use of few words to convey much information or meaning capsule reviews of the latest offerings at the multiplex

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verb

as in to compress
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together newscasts that capsule complex, important stories into one-minute bits for easy digestion by viewers

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Recent Examples of capsule
Noun
These attributes feel increasingly resonant for the fashion industry, whose demands have only continued to expand due to the churn of seasonal, pre-seasonal, resort, special collaborations, and capsule collections. — Emmanuel Olunkwa, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026 Pierre Gasly’s Drivers Club pop-up at the Old Truman Brewery brings exclusive access to his latest capsule collection, blending fashion scarcity with motorsport fandom. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Adjective
Elwood and Birdwell are teaming up on a capsule collection rooted in the look and feel of Southern California summers, drawing on decades of surf history to shape the line. — Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 24 June 2026 The brand held its pre-fall 2017 and capsule collections at the Shanghai Exhibition Center in December 2016. — Sandra Salibian For Wwd, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for capsule
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capsule
  1. pill
  2. sheath
  3. summary
  4. concise
  5. compress
  6. tablet
  7. casing
  8. outline
Noun
  • Lockett, who authorities said is from Anaheim, allegedly gave the girl a Percocet pill and sent her to a hospital to get stitches.
    — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Selling now and realizing a 40% loss is a difficult pill to swallow.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 1 July 2026
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  • During his burial, an iron sword in a leather sheath was placed across his chest, with a spear next to him.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
  • Michelle revealed her midi-length sheath dress had an unexpected optical illusion detail at the bottom.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 24 June 2026
Definition of sheath
Noun
  • Although the court livestreams the audio of oral arguments, that’s not the case for the summaries the justices give of their opinions.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The three liberal justices dissented as to the Equal Protection Clause, and Justice Sonia Sotomayor read a summary of her dissent from the bench.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of summary
Adjective
  • Donna Kelce, mother of Travis and Jason, gave a concise reaction to the wedding while speaking with Macy's at the company's Fourth of July event in New York.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Then, when regular channels deny your claim, send a polite, concise email to the company’s executives.
    — Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 3 July 2026
Definition of concise
Verb
  • The consumer version compresses that same idea into a ring, watch or app.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
  • Investment grade spreads are trading near historical tights, and high yield spreads have compressed below 300 basis points — a level that, according to iShares analysis, has occurred only 5% of the time since January 2000.
    — Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of compress
Noun
  • The covered medications include drugmaker Eli Lilly’s Foundayo tablets and Zepbound KwikPens and Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy injections and tablets, all of which have been FDA-approved for weight loss, according to the report.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Other electronic communication devices are also banned during the school day, including tablets, computers, smart watches, wireless headphones and earbuds.
    — Matthew Kelly July 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Definition of tablet
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  • At least six shell casings were recovered from the scene of the shooting, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesperson Eliza Durham.
    — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • During the investigation, shell casings found at the scene were later compared to a firearm Craig admitted belonged to him, the release said.
    — Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
Definition of casing
Noun
  • He is credited as the first and most significant contributor to South Florida archaeology of the time, classifying materials, recording 49 sites across Miami-Dade and making the first outline of a chronology of indigenous habitation.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
  • The images featured the model and entrepreneur in a sheer white blouse, and several of the photos revealed the outline of her right nipple.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
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“Capsule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capsule. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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