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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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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More recently, a forensic scientist and criminologist hired by Kohberger's defense team named Brent Turvey has raised concerns about the chain of custody of the prosecution's main piece of evidence, a Ka-Bar knife sheath with Kohberger's DNA on it recovered next to Mogen and Goncalves.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 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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Always leave one side open and ensure ventilation when enclosing outdoor equipment.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
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While this may seem extreme, enclosing your porch is a fail-proof way to keep birds out of it.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Roughly 38,000 military family members occupy base housing complexes, according to the official camp’s website.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The suspects then abandoned their vehicle in a military housing area and fled on foot, according to NCIS.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The concrete cap of a tomb encasing radioactive fallout now has cracks, and what’s beneath can rise from the dead.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The crunchy encasing pairs perfectly with the melty cheese and various fillings inside, including cheese, tinga, potato and chorizo, and raja (strips of peppers and onions).—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This lightweight neck gaiter can function as a sweatband, face covering, hat, or neck shield, depending on what the day calls for.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Prep the room with protective coverings and remove breakable items to minimize mess and damage.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Crunchyroll increasingly views the business through a wider ecosystem encompassing theatrical releases, merchandise, gaming, live events and online communities.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Over one eight-game stretch—encompassing the final first-round game against Atlanta, the four-game sweep of Philadelphia, and the first three conference finals wins over Cleveland, Bridges shot 69% from the field.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
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Bigger display fireworks, such as salutes that contain two grains – 130 milligrams – of explosive materials and professional-grade aerial shells with more than 60 grams of pyrotechnic compositions, can't be purchased for recreational use.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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The main shell is then salvaged, with the most valuable parts sold by unscrupulous vendors to repair shops and consumers, often via the Internet.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Be sure door and window screens are tight-fitting and in good repair.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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Assemble the slab by rolling out the dough, wrapping it around a rolling pin, and gently fitting it inside a 15x10-inch jelly-roll pan.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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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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