CAPSULES Synonyms: 147 Similar and Opposite Words

capsules 1 of 2

noun

plural of capsule

as in pills

a small mass containing medicine to be taken orally took an antibiotic capsule three times a day for a week

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as in sheaths

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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as in summaries

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of capsule

as in compresses

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 capsules

Noun

Any medical problems from these capsules should be reported to the FDA online through its MedWatch Adverse Event reporting program. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026 In 2028 reeditions of archival pieces will be integrated in the main collection, rather than just used for capsules and special drops, the executive said. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 Engineers have tried to contain them in porous supports or seal them in capsules, but these fixes usually limit the salt to under 70% of the material, and encapsulation complicates manufacturing. — New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026 Cadence capsules are magnetic, stackable, and leakproof cases to hold liquids most conveniently. — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2026 Turning trash into research The 12 capsules, designed by University of Kentucky students, contain sensors to measure temperature, pressure, movement, magnetic fields and light during atmospheric re-entry. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026 Rydapt, a drug used to treat certain blood cancers, costs $2,909 for 56 capsules through TrumpRx — less than half the $5,901 price for the same amount in France, the next-cheapest country. — Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026 Of the coyotes, for example, 15,000 nationwide were killed by neck snares, 5,500 with foothold traps and 182 with cyanide capsules. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026 Aestura’s Atobarrier 365 Cream is made for dry, sensitive skin from face to body, with micro triple-lipid capsules containing ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids that quickly absorb into the skin to replenish moisture and support the barrier. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026

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Also consider how many capsules a serving is, as this can sometimes be misleading. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026 In comparison, the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsules that only have to return from the International Space Station, orbiting around 250 miles above Earth, only hit 3,500 degrees Fahrenheit and speeds of 17,500 mph. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026 Their sons, 11-year-old twins Kade and Jace, and 10-year-old Gage, were brimming with excitement to see rockets and space capsules up close. — Denise Chow, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026 Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules with lot number A25G051 and an expiration date of 07/2028 marked on the bottom of the bottle. — Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026 What could make those Nespresso capsules better? — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for capsules

Noun

The district’s code of conduct now prohibits caffeine pills and pouches on school grounds.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
He was found with two hydrocodone pills on his person during a search at the scene.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of pills

Noun

In a slow cooker, shrimp become bouncy and rubbery, and fish flakes apart into dry sheaths of overcooked flesh.

— Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of sheaths

Noun

Their seconds-long spiels have touched on topical news instead, providing brief summaries of subjects like the protests in Europe and the war in Ukraine, as if long-form journalism is incomplete without a quick nod to the daily headlines.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2026
With a Bee Pro subscription, which costs $12 per month, users can get unlimited conversation summaries and daily memories as well as integrations with Amazon's webstore, its Alexa+ AI assistant and third-party apps.

— Annie Palmer, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of summaries

Verb

High-rises are expected to settle as their enormous weight compresses the ground beneath them, but that settlement is expected to stop soon after construction.

— Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Deal teams that prepare before a potential transaction (something my company has created a checklist for) can gain an advantage as technology compresses timelines.

— Rusty Wiley, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of compresses

Noun

Prime members in the team's market can watch through a web browser or the Prime Video app on compatible televisions, phones, tablets, game consoles and other devices.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Parental Controls for Shared Devices Parents can restrict access to adult and inappropriate content, which helps when kids use the same phones, tablets, or laptops.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of tablets

Verb

Paraphrasing generally restates the original information in different language while retaining the key ideas, whereas summarizing condenses the information into a shorter version.

— Ethan Stone, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
Headway condenses nonfiction and fiction books into 15-minute summaries that make key ideas easier to fit into your schedule.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

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