as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
the egg of this bird has an unusually hard casing
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Recent Examples of casing
ABC News, 9 June 2026
Investigators later recovered spent shell casings from the train.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Bullet casings and additional rounds of unspent ammunition were littered on the floor beneath the window and a couch near where Jennings had fired from, authorities said.
—Seamus Bozeman
follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
In the 1990s, the agency started sharing with local law enforcement agencies its National Integrated Ballistic Information Network, which collects the unique marks on bullet casings found at shooting scenes.
—Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 1 June 2026
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Noun
Investigators are currently processing two guns and comparing them to shell casings found at the scene, Trinley said.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Investigators later recovered spent shell casings from the train.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Bullet casings and additional rounds of unspent ammunition were littered on the floor beneath the window and a couch near where Jennings had fired from, authorities said.
—Seamus Bozeman
follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
In the 1990s, the agency started sharing with local law enforcement agencies its National Integrated Ballistic Information Network, which collects the unique marks on bullet casings found at shooting scenes.
—Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for casing
Noun
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Police found a leather Ka-Bar sheath in the bed with Goncalves and Mogen that prosecutors later said had Kohberger's DNA on it.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Extremely smooth on the palate, its flavors of blackberry, dark plum, cinnamon, and nutmeg are set into a sheath of plush tannins that gently drop off into a slightly drying finish.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The latter offering involves enclosing chips in casing and readying them to be connected to other circuitry.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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This likely can’t be done before the embryo is in place, as simply pumping more material into the yolk would likely cause the membrane enclosing it to burst.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
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Every day that weighs heavily on Paul Beattie, who took pride in delivering quality housing for thousands of customers for years and enjoyed an impeccable reputation in the housing industry and the community.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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Still, recent changes to the student loan system are likely to saddle many borrowers with larger payments, making competing bills for housing, health care and other expenses only harder to meet, experts say.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
8 Dec. 2025
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Gold is everywhere – encasing the television, on the skirting boards, threaded through the thick baroque Roman blinds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Apr. 2026
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Pill pockets, like this top option by Greenies, mask the sight and smell of a pill by encasing it in a treat.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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This sweet and juicy covering has some nutritional benefits too.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
20 Aug. 2025
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Agents have consistently been seen wearing face coverings and have faced allegations of excessive force.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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The ranking awards companies dedicated to the development and provision of workplace technologies, encompassing both software and hardware and covering areas such as HR technology, workforce management, employee experience, learning and development, and workplace operations.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
9 June 2026
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But our style is motivated by encompassing not only the business side of health care but the patient focus as well.—
Sarah Mupo,
STAT,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Seventeen 9mm shell casings were recovered from the scene.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
12 Dec. 2025
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Outdoor Research Helium Rain Jacket Every camper needs a just-in-case shell, and the Helium Rain Jacket is the gold standard.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Wrap these accessories around your waist to help define your figure in a loose-fitting dress or around your hips to add personality to an otherwise boring pair of pants.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 Dec. 2025
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How to Make a Large Batch Cocktail In a large jar or pitcher with a tight-fitting lid combine 1½ cups vodka, 1½ cups cranberry juice, ¾ cup fresh lemon juice, and one recipe Spiced Syrup.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Casing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casing. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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