1
as in radiating
to throw or give off
spermaceti candles, made from whale oil, are known to cast an exceptionally bright light
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2
as in aiming
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
cast her eyes skyward for signs of the rescue plane
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3
as in preparing
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
carefully cast the letter of complaint as politely as possible
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4
as in throwing
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
cast a rock into the stream
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Recent Examples of casting
While the 2026 Minnesota primary is still over a month away, voters can start casting their ballots on Friday.
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Riley Moser,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Peacock was not aware of Alannah’s social media posts prior to casting her as they had not been shared publicly until after her appearance on the show.
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Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
As early voting starts in Kansas City for the August primary election under Missouri’s new, gerrymandered election map, some voters may have received outdated information before casting their ballots.
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Ilana Arougheti
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Trump started the day threatening to block Congress’ biggest bipartisan legislation of his second term over a voter ID bill that faces no path to law — casting a pall over a Capitol that had already begun celebrating a rare cost-of-living victory.
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Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
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Riley Moser,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Peacock was not aware of Alannah’s social media posts prior to casting her as they had not been shared publicly until after her appearance on the show.
—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
As early voting starts in Kansas City for the August primary election under Missouri’s new, gerrymandered election map, some voters may have received outdated information before casting their ballots.
—
Ilana Arougheti
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Trump started the day threatening to block Congress’ biggest bipartisan legislation of his second term over a voter ID bill that faces no path to law — casting a pall over a Capitol that had already begun celebrating a rare cost-of-living victory.
—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
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That same feel-good factor is radiating in Mexico and Canada, with the three host nations unbeaten after two games each, combining for extremely strong vibes across matches and fan festivals.
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In one engraving from van Deventer’s manual, his arm is shown inserted into an empty uterus almost up to the elbow, the engraver’s close, texturing lines transforming his hand into a radiating light within a cavernous female darkness.
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Ukraine has stepped up its long-range aerial attacks on Russian military industries and energy facilities, aiming to cut Moscow’s revenue for the war and make Russians feel the consequences of the invasion, now in its fifth year.
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During the rally in sweltering heat, Vucic told his backers, many bused in from across the country, that students and anti-government protesters were aiming to destroy the country, and accused them of colluding with unnamed foreign powers, charges the protesters deny.
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On the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, Britain is preparing for its seventh prime minister in a decade.
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Latvian intelligence is warning that Russia is preparing possible provocations against the Baltic states or Poland, including drones or any other hybrid attacks, in an effort to pressure NATO countries to stop supporting Ukraine.
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The Rockies struck first on TJ Rumfield's first-inning RBI single, but the Twins answered after Lewis scored on a throwing error in the second.
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He was reportedly hired and fired several times and went on to make a few more media appearances on WWE Monday Night Raw and in the Jim Rose Circus as part of a knife-throwing act.
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Listen to the Obama playlists Barack Obama is known for releasing his songs of the summer playlist each year, and his end-of-year favorites in books, movies and music.
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The news comes as the series heads into its final two episodes of season one, with the finale releasing on July 3.
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In one significant policy shift, Lewis George campaigned on repealing former Metropolitan Police Department chief Pamela Smith’s executive order directing her officers to cooperate with federal immigration authorities for individuals not in police custody.
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The core team includes Luke Osche, Orin Cornille, Bosco Atukwatse, Winfred Nsabimana, Johnson Muhereza, Yahaya Ssemakula, Daniel Snyders and Alex Braczkowski; with Braczkowski and Chadden Hunter co-directing the project.
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Additionally, last year’s Oscar winner for Best Original Score, Ludwig Göransson, will be composing The Odyssey.
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In a nod to the maestro for which the dish is named, Bottura says that pairing with Sauternes is like composing music.
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Applying frosting is one of the few things that cannot be said to be a subset of Haaland’s métier; after tossing his balky piping bag aside in frustration, the Norseman issued an expletive that was deemed bleep-worthy by Fox’s Standards & Practices crew.
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Given the vast number of teens who are nowadays encountering mental health issues, tossing specialized labor at the matter is simply not realistic.
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“Casting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casting. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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