as in casing
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
he removed his knife from its sheath and started to whittle
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Recent Examples of sheath
The subtle floral pattern on the navy fabric is sophisticated and unique, and the sweetheart neckline complements the sheath-style fit of the skirt.
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Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Investigators believe that Kernodle then turned and fled, forcing Kohberger to follow after her down the stairs and leave behind his knife sheath.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Investigators linked him to the crime through DNA evidence on a knife sheath, security footage of a white Hyundai Elantra near the scene, and cellphone records that placed him in the area.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Cannot be drawn from their sheath at any time.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Investigators believe that Kernodle then turned and fled, forcing Kohberger to follow after her down the stairs and leave behind his knife sheath.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Investigators linked him to the crime through DNA evidence on a knife sheath, security footage of a white Hyundai Elantra near the scene, and cellphone records that placed him in the area.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Cannot be drawn from their sheath at any time.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheath
Noun
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It's frequently served rolled into sausage-and-rice balls called boudin balls or stuffed into a casing like other sausage preparations.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Once harvested, nuts must be washed and dried and removed from their shell and, for some types of nuts, first from an exterior husk or other casing.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Inspect the covering to look for damage.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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Rocket Lab’s extreme stock movement could also be a result of some short covering, which occurs when short sellers buy a security to close a position and mitigate losses.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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The region's housing inventory remains low, particularly in metropolitan counties compared to rural areas.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The first occurred on March 13, 2020, when an officer visited White’s apartment, in an affordable-housing complex outside Sydney.—
Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Constructed with a blend of viscose, polyamide, and polyester, the sweater is soft and warm, yet lightweight enough to layer under a jacket on a chilly day.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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Celebrate the crisp temperatures with a few new fall jackets to complete your cold-weather outerwear wardrobe.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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At the present moment, the Big Ten’s mostly public universities are nearing a deal to take $2 billion from an outside investor (a pension fund in California) in return for a slice of equity in what would essentially be a new shell company to house the league’s media and sponsorship businesses.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Scoop pastry cream into the baked pie shell, and use a spoon or offset spatula to smooth.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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While early Labuschagne drove beautifully through the covers and whipped the ball firmly through midwicket, the more recent iteration seemed to have retreated, his mindset becoming defensive.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Made with stylish chenille fabric, the cover won’t compromise the coziness of your couch.—
Christopher Murray
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7 Oct. 2025
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The medical examiner’s office had agreed in February of this year to re-examine the Greenberg case as part of a settlement in a suit by Josh and Sandee Greenberg against various city officials.—
Brandon Griggs,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Corps officials will evaluate each request on a case by case basis.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Sheath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheath. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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