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capsule

[kap-suhl, -sool, -syool] / ˈkæp səl, -sul, -sjul /


NOUN
tablet, usually medicine
Synonyms


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The contents of the Washington one are not widely known but the capsule due to be buried in Philadelphia near Independence Hall has spilled all its secrets.

From Barron's Jul. 2, 2026

She said when the new capsule buried in Philadelphia is finally opened in 2276, "we want future generations to have a clear, authentic window into who we were at 250."

From Barron's Jul. 2, 2026

The branding has worked wonders for the studio’s reputation, leading diehard loyalists to conflate the production-and-distribution company with the art it finances — resulting in capsule collections of merch flying off the digital shelves.

From Salon Jun. 23, 2026

The capsule successfully splashed down off the coast of San Diego on 10 April 2026.

From BBC Jun. 9, 2026

“You tell me where you want the capsule to land, and I’ll work the formula backward and tell you where to take off.”

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

ROMONT, Switzerland—Willy Wonka would have marveled at one of the machines at a manufacturing plant here—a contraption that injects flavors into coffee capsules via a set of whirring tubes labeled “hazelnut,” “caramel,” and “blueberry cheesecake.”

From Barron's Jun. 10, 2026

Complete coverage of The Times’ All-Star baseball and softball teams, from the players and coaches of the year to capsules on each player and the final 2026 rankings.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 7, 2026

The main long-term risks are corrosion of the copper canisters or earthquakes during future ice ages, which could potentially damage the capsules and cause radioactive fuel to leak, Kyllonen said.

From Barron's Jun. 1, 2026

The chain says the capsules were inspired by airline cabins.

From The Wall Street Journal May 6, 2026

“Yes! How long do the effects of your Ingestible Knowledge capsules last?”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein

The author thinks he has capsuled his philosophy in that sentence.

From Time Magazine Archive

The reasons why are neatly capsuled in Shirley's cinefantasy with Mitchum, described as "one of those Hollywood movies all about love and what'11-she-wear-next?"

From Time Magazine Archive

In a prompt countermove, Ford this week distributed to 150,000 employes copies of the Founder's familiar anti-union views, capsuled under the heading "Fordisms."

From Time Magazine Archive

Few Englishmen would think of scrutinizing them, but scrutinized they turn out to be almost a capsuled paraphrase of the Silver Jubilee reign.

From Time Magazine Archive

The professional verdict on Belli's conduct of the defense was neatly capsuled in a Texas lawyer's quip: "They found Melvin Belli guilty and gave Jack Ruby the chair."

From Time Magazine Archive

Freedom," he said, capsuling his own political philosophy, "has been defined as the opportunity for selfdiscipline.

From Time Magazine Archive




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