capsules 1 of 2

noun

plural of capsule
1
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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2
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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3
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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capsules

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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
Other supplements come in gelatin capsules, made from collagen derived from cow and pig bones and hides, or mixed with dairy binders such as lactose and sodium caseinate. — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 Reishi can be consumed in various forms, including capsules, extracts or as a powdered supplement. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026 Reishi can be consumed in various forms, including capsules, extracts, or as a powdered supplement. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026 In his 2026 prospect capsules, Pronman compared Stenberg to Jake Guentzel. — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 26 June 2026 Remove dying blooms and seed capsules to prevent unnecessary seed development that can use up the plant’s nutrients and energy. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 June 2026 Antonio Citterio has designed chairs for Kartell using recycled coffee capsules — hundreds per chair — from the Illy coffee brand. — David Moin, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 Six more Atlas Vs in ULA’s inventory are assigned to launch Boeing’s Starliner crew capsules to the International Space Station, and those missions will fly without a fairing. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 3 July 2026 While executing a search warrant in October 2024, law enforcement officers found 257 pounds of mushrooms and 18 pounds of growing material at a location in Fallbrook, as well as 25 pounds of mushrooms, 5 pounds of psilocybin capsules and six firearms at a location in Bonsall. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
Verb
What could make those Nespresso capsules better? — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capsules
  1. pills
  2. sheaths
  3. summaries
  4. compresses
  5. tablets
  6. casings
  7. condenses
  8. pods
Noun
  • Over that period, affiliates dispensed about 25% fewer packs of birth control pills and conducted about 20% fewer breast cancer exams than the previous year.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • The device's stainless steel blades make quick work of lint, fuzz, and pills on everything from clothing to upholstery while its two speeds and three shaving heights help tackle heavier jobs.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
Definition of pills
Noun
  • Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The payload was designed to test a hypersonic navigation system capable of accurately identifying spacecraft position, even when communications are blocked by intense plasma sheaths during hypersonic flight.
    — Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Definition of sheaths
Noun
  • Before Monday’s investigation summaries posted online, neither agency had posted anything publicly.
    — David J. Neal July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of summaries
Verb
  • The system first creates a magnetized plasma, then rapidly compresses it with a lithium liner.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026
  • Sitting for hours on end compresses joints and reduces circulation of synovial fluid, the body’s natural joint lubricant.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
Definition of compresses
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
  • The covered medications include drugmaker Eli Lilly’s Foundayo tablets and Zepbound KwikPens and Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy injections and tablets.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Definition of tablets
Noun
  • 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 casings
Verb
  • Prioritise, which uses AI to surface your most important notifications first, and Summarise, which condenses long chat threads into a quick summary without opening the app.
    — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
  • Belmont says the facility would generate enough heat to raise nighttime temperatures by eight to 12 degrees, irrevocably shifting the dew point, the temperature at which water condenses.
    — Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026
Definition of condenses
Noun
  • The long, lightweight seed pods catch the wind and disperse seeds all over your yard, your neighbors’, and in the little cracks between your sidewalk.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
  • More than a dozen treatment rooms at Six Senses London showcase the range of services from traditional massage to flotation pods and quartz crystal beds.
    — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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