sheath

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Recent Examples of sheath Police found a Ka-Bar leather knife sheath at the crime scene, which included DNA later linked to Kohberger, according to the probable cause affidavit. Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2025 Its sheath is adorned with several gems, at least two of which were carved with swastikas. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 May 2025 Upon its arrival at your table, a server will present for inspection an ornate silver dagger, pull it with a flourish from its curved sheath, and proceed to saw off the head of the Mother at approximately her Tropic of Cancer. Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025 Detectives found a Ka-Bar leather knife sheath next to one of the victims at the crime scene in Moscow. Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sheath
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheath
Noun
  • The sturdy metal casing and long battery life make this configuration ideal for working on the go, so have a laptop bag handy.
    Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 25 June 2025
  • Police found ten bullet casings on the scene, and security video showed a white BMW SUV leaving after the shooting.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • During recent federal immigration operations, agents involved almost completely cover their faces with masks or other coverings to protect their identities.
    Alex Stone, ABC News, 25 June 2025
  • Works from Litchfield County creators appear throughout Belden House, including custom wall coverings by twenty2 Wallpaper & Grasscloth,and ceramic lamps by Dumais Made.
    Marcia DeSanctis, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • Adams, like other candidates, has put her focus on affordability and housing in New York.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 20 June 2025
  • Bread and butter issues like affordability, housing and public safety will likely take take center stage in this race as Election Day nears, Democratic strategist Trip Yang told the Daily News.
    Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • The new collection reimagines Levi’s core items—the Trucker jacket and jeans—with roomier contemporary fits.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 June 2025
  • The Matrix star, 60, kept things casual in a dark jacket and white t-shirt, while his visual artist girlfriend, 52, wore a lavender blazer and white top.
    Jack Smart, People.com, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • During President Joe Biden's term, the U.S. sent more than 3 million 155mm shells to Ukraine.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 19 June 2025
  • Then, as the couple was leaving, Rawls decided to reverse image search the shell.
    Jordan Greene, People.com, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • All components are electric, so Valero designed covers to protect said components from the elements.
    Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
  • Secure burn barrels: If burning is permitted in your area, ensure that all burn barrels have a weighted metal cover, complete with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • The 30-month-long case, which thrust Idaho into the national spotlight, spanned several states as investigators searched for a suspect for nearly seven weeks.
    Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2025
  • So there were nipple covers or, in some cases, full breasts.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 1 July 2025

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“Sheath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheath. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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