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capsule

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


NOUN
tablet, usually medicine
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The four astronauts will travel inside the Orion capsule, the same vehicle used during the Artemis II mission in April 2026.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Five astronauts had briefly entered the docked Dragon spacecraft as a precautionary measure -- the capsule functions as a lifeboat of sorts in the case an evacuation is needed.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Participants drank a banana based smoothie, a mixed berry smoothie, and a flavanol capsule used as a control.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

This year’s five-piece capsule collection includes Prada’s iconic backpack, available in the brand’s core black but also a vibrant tropical palette.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

So we put our trust in you, the person who discovers this capsule of memories sometime in the future.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys




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