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
The 65-inch TV comes with casting capabilities and a Bluetooth soundbar.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
This isn’t China’s first effort at casting itself as a peacemaker in international conflicts.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
According to Paris, the casting choice was costly and unlikely to increase box office revenue.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Israel’s military killed Iran’s top naval commander, Alireza Tangsiri, in an overnight airstrike, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Thursday, casting it as an effort to support the United States’ push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic.
—Leo Sands, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
This isn’t China’s first effort at casting itself as a peacemaker in international conflicts.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
According to Paris, the casting choice was costly and unlikely to increase box office revenue.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Israel’s military killed Iran’s top naval commander, Alireza Tangsiri, in an overnight airstrike, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Thursday, casting it as an effort to support the United States’ push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic.
—Leo Sands, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2026
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That distinction falls to Becky Shaw (Madeline Brewer), an office worker whom Max is set up with by Suzanna and her sweet but dull husband Andrew (Patrick Ball, radiating kindness).—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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The eclipse won’t be visible from Earth — only from the Orion capsule — treating the astronauts to several minutes’ worth of views of the sun’s outermost, radiating atmosphere, the corona.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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With the Great Tang, BYD is aiming to capture a meaningful share of this fast-growing segment by combining long-range electrification, advanced chassis technologies, and a diverse mix of powertrain options.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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The space agency is aiming for a moon landing by two astronauts near the lunar south pole in 2028.—
Marcia Dunn,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, the company was preparing to release its GPT-4 Turbo model.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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South Africa is preparing the most sweeping overhaul of its migration laws in three decades in a bid to attract skilled migrants as part of efforts to boost moribund growth in Africa’s biggest economy.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Even though six of those past teams failed to win it all, fans are throwing the history books out the window after witnessing the Bear Down beatdown Saturday night.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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After throwing 13 1/3 scoreless innings in his first two starts, New York’s Max Fried allowed three runs on five hits in 6 2/3 innings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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So, while the video might look dramatic, having an emotional reaction after releasing physical tension is natural, said Watrous, who was not involved in Rimes' treatment.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The data comes as Japan grapples with the fallout from the Iran war, with the country releasing oil stockpiles and enacting fuel subsidies to stave off the worst of the energy shock from the closed Strait of Hormuz.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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Look for signage directing you to an ADA shuttle that will be available to pick you up at the Miami Intermodal Center and drop you off at Nu Stadium.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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By directing these air streams precisely, the aircraft can adjust pitch, roll, and yaw.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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For the film’s score, Hardcastle reached out to Nathan Williams, the main singer-songwriter of the indie rock band Wavves, along with his producer Aaron Rubin, and the two worked on composing a soundtrack filled with stirring strings and harsh metallic screeches.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
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Musical duo Ajay–Atul are composing the score, while cinematographer Santosh Sivan is handling the visuals.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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The idea of tossing a bunch of ingredients into a device in the morning and coming home to a delicious hot meal is undoubtedly appealing, but the reality often falls short.—
Callie Sumlin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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Instead of tossing the expensive liquor, the man decided to share it with his fellow passengers.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Casting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casting. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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