capsulized

verb

past tense of capsulize
as in compressed
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together capsulized accounts of the breach in national security failed to convey its gravity

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Recent Examples of capsulized Murray capsulized the flaws by going 4-for-17 and finishing with 12 points. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capsulized
  1. compressed
  2. condensed
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  • One solution exploits a mismatch between the way PHP measures compressed files and decoded files.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Recent internal spending data shows that this divide has compressed significantly since July.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of compressed
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  • Finally, the wind seemed to permanently lie down, though storm clouds still haunted the horizon, forcing the sunset to squeeze beneath them, its rays condensed into a lurid, painterly slash.
    — Heidi Julavits, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Whisk together condensed chicken soup, sour cream, and heavy cream to create a creamy base, then add a splash of brine from the pepperoncini jar along with plenty of sliced pickled and fresh peppers.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of condensed

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“Capsulized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capsulized. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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