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
Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
Officers reportedly seized 10 firearms, five spent shell casings and two air rifles from the home, as well as a bulletproof vest, court records show.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Other critical evidence includes witness interviews, videos of the incident and bullet shell casings.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2026
While the indictment does not allege Gómez actually fired the shots at agents, the charges for the first time connect the 9 mm weapon allegedly found on Gomez to shell casings at the scene.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Investigators also found eight 9 mm casings fired from a Glock pistol at the scene where Holmes was killed, according to the affidavit.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
Officers reportedly seized 10 firearms, five spent shell casings and two air rifles from the home, as well as a bulletproof vest, court records show.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Other critical evidence includes witness interviews, videos of the incident and bullet shell casings.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2026
While the indictment does not allege Gómez actually fired the shots at agents, the charges for the first time connect the 9 mm weapon allegedly found on Gomez to shell casings at the scene.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for casing
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Nuts and fatty fishes, like salmon and sardines, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for building the insulating sheaths that surround the nerve fibers that carry information from one brain cell to another.—
Dana G. Smith,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Kohberger was identified as a suspect after his DNA was found on a knife sheath left at the scene of the murders.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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Details-wise, Johnson is seeing an uptick in adding brass rods, enclosing bookshelves with a textured wallpaper, or adding unique millwork design flourishes that aren’t in a standard Shaker-style.—
Kate Jerde,
Architectural Digest,
28 Dec. 2025
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Identifying a suitable location for a deep geological nuclear facility is as complex as the construction itself, requiring vast, stable rock formations capable of safely enclosing an underground repository.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Dec. 2025
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For a city pursuing housing supply, today’s conditions represent a mixed bag — better for renters, but bad for builders.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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The nonprofit developer has a 96% housing retention rate and 96% participation rate for services across its permanent supportive housing portfolio, according to Carlos Rodriguez, management analyst for the Housing and Homeless Services Department.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The serene pool and hot tub area is no different, decorated with native plants and nestled into the landscape; the walls encasing the pool deck are a nearly identical hue to the surrounding mountains.—
Kristine Thomason,
Outside,
11 Jan. 2026
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American bases built inside the ice sheet, such as Camp Century, were quickly crushed as the encasing snow deformed.—
Paul Bierman,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Strategically using dimmers, light-filtering and -blocking window coverings, and temperature-changing light sources also offer sensory support.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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To better insulate your home in winter, don't underestimate the power of window coverings.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Visual Effects Society (VES), the VFX industry’s professional global honorary society, announced the nominees for its 24th annual VES Awards, encompassing 25 categories across film, television, special venue projects, technological innovation, student projects, and more.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
13 Jan. 2026
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The great room, encompassing the living room, dining, and kitchen areas, has floor-to-ceiling windows and pendant lighting by Isamu Noguchi that illuminates the hardwood floors.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
13 Jan. 2026
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These durable, waterproof luggage sleeves fit squarely over your suitcase in order to protect its shell from scuffs, bumps, and scrapes, all while allowing the color of your luggage to show through.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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Their breakthrough centers on engineering a specialized shell around CoF₂ particles that can selectively allow beneficial ion transport while blocking harmful dissolution paths.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Nothing spoils a vacation faster than an ill-fitting pair of shoes.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Kiss of the Spider Woman star, 56, wore a form-fitting gown with a sheer top that put her toned abs on full display.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Casing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casing. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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