ENSCONCING Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

ensconcing

verb

present participle of ensconce

as in nestling

to establish or place comfortably or snugly the kids had contentedly ensconced themselves on the couch before the TV happily ensconced in her new home

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as in concealing

to put into a hiding place ensconced the spare house key in a place where no intruder would think to look

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Recent Examples of ensconcing To avoid these outcomes, Israel needs to restore political stability in the country by shoring up its constitutional foundations, strengthening the rule of law, reaching more productively for a lasting settlement to the conflict with Palestinians, and better ensconcing itself within the region. — Ilan Z. Baron, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2024

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Game by game, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is nestling himself into historical statistical company alongside some of the most vaunted NBA names ever.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 19 May 2026
In one clip, Fever can be seen taking the Festiva up a parking garage ramp and nestling it between a Jeep and a sports car.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 30 Apr. 2026

Definition of nestling

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The government views concealing information about a student’s gender identity, even to parents who may not be accepting of that information, as an interference with their rights as parents.

— Sofi Zeman July 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
The proud mom shared pictures of her and Green, 29, cuddling their little one in the hospital room, concealing the newborn's face in the snaps.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Definition of concealing

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Human trafficking prevention Senate Bill 570 requires certain lodging operators to provide human trafficking awareness training to employees.

— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 29 June 2026
There’s also fishing on the resort’s lakes, restaurants, cocktail lounges, and lodging options from standard guest rooms to four-bedroom cottages.

— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026

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No mother should endure the agony of cremation and/or burying their child.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 1 July 2026
It’s been over three decades since Wood was convicted of murdering six young women and girls and burying their bodies near El Paso – crimes for which he was nicknamed the Desert Killer.

— Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 1 July 2026

Definition of burying

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Even a swooping hawk couldn’t resist perching on a tree overlooking the makeshift stage.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Chickens are a common sight in the Yuba-Sutter region — wandering neighborhoods, perching in trees, and sometimes causing a little trouble.

— Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 17 June 2026

Definition of perching

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Failing to disclose or intentionally hiding assets can make a prenup more vulnerable to being challenged in court.

— Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 6 July 2026
The find suggests one of NASA’s most successful planet hunters may still have plenty of surprises hiding in its archives.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 6 July 2026

Definition of hiding

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That footprint suggests the company is positioning itself not as a niche design house, but as a serious domestic AI computing player.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
As Metabulin advances toward commercialization, the company is positioning its work at the intersection of scientific discovery and practical application.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of positioning

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So the new team owners took their inspiration from intimate venues like Duke University’s Cameron Indoor Stadium, settling on a capacity of 11,500 with the goal of creating a fan experience that was loud, crowded and coveted.

— Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
While many people move abroad to expand their careers and gain international work experience, settling into a new country also means navigating unfamiliar customs, language, and routines.

— Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026

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