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
Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, about a half-mile away, officers found shell casings in the 7500 block of 10th Street in a residential neighborhood east of Western Avenue, police said.
—Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 20 Oct. 2025
Without access to many kitchen supplies, the women improvised, using wine bottles and shell casings as rolling pins and baking soda tins as cutters.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Wilson County Sheriff’s Office detectives also found seven shell casings.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 14 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Later on at the scene, investigators found a blood trail, a 9mm shell casing, and acrylic nails that were later matched to Jimenez at the time of her arrest, according to the statement.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, about a half-mile away, officers found shell casings in the 7500 block of 10th Street in a residential neighborhood east of Western Avenue, police said.
—Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 20 Oct. 2025
Without access to many kitchen supplies, the women improvised, using wine bottles and shell casings as rolling pins and baking soda tins as cutters.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Wilson County Sheriff’s Office detectives also found seven shell casings.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for casing
Noun
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Forensic technicians tested the sheath for DNA evidence, ultimately recovering a sample on the snap.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Flavors of peach, citrus blossom, and guava are wrapped in a sheath of brilliant acidity.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Compared to the popular Cassia Lace Up option, the Cassia Nodo is more of a classic pump style, covering the sides of the foot and enclosing the heel.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Two hundred years later, Slott preserved the historic facade while enclosing the rear of the home in glass to overlook the waterfall that once powered the mill.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Oct. 2025
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Contractors working on the project recently completed pouring the foundation for what will provide smaller housing units meant to make quarantining detainees with communicable illnesses safer and easier.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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Many of those people don't necessarily realize their high insurance and housing costs are being driven in part by billion-dollar disasters fueled by climate change, emergency managers say.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The window encasing the passenger compartment is perhaps the most striking aspect, and, if the car is ever built, will have an interesting windshield wiper setup.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
7 Oct. 2025
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For instance, fusion doesn’t require all the expensive, nuclear-grade concrete that creates a protective dome encasing traditional nuclear radiation.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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For extra warmth, consider placing some loose, dry straw either inside or outside the cover after installation, and remove frost coverings and straw in the morning so your tomatoes still get light.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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San Jose last month also instituted a policy that requires federal agents to remove face coverings while conducting immigration enforcement operations within the city.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Although full-scale extraction remains years away, the commercial groundwork, encompassing propulsion, autonomy, refining, and logistics, is being actively laid.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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The wind advisory is even more widespread, encompassing nearly the entire state.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The windproof and thermal wool blend fabric is the perfect shell to protect you on the many fall days in Paris, as the whipping wind adds an unexpected cool factor while strolling around town.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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The water-resistant polycarbonate shell and soft, anti-microbial lining are surprisingly luxe for the low price tag.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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That said, shoppers note that the sweater is tight-fitting and recommend sizing up for a looser fit, similar to Paltrow’s knit.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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The only player fitting the indictment’s description is Anthony Davis.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Casing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casing. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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