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
Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Fifteen spent shell casings were found in the hallway and 29 were found in the auditorium, the report said.
—Mark Reynolds, The Providence Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Forty-two shell casings were recovered by police inside and outside the lounge.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
His body was left on the street amid shell casings; his signature Panama hat was streaked with blood.
—Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
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Noun
There were no cartridge casings or blood outside.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Fifteen spent shell casings were found in the hallway and 29 were found in the auditorium, the report said.
—Mark Reynolds, The Providence Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Forty-two shell casings were recovered by police inside and outside the lounge.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
His body was left on the street amid shell casings; his signature Panama hat was streaked with blood.
—Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for casing
Noun
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Metallic heels were also on order for another of her husband's premieres — plus a textured sheath and her trademark glossy waves.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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The sleeveless sheath featured a deep V-neckline and strong, slightly extended shoulders, with sequins running in dense rows throughout.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Also new were the designer’s first jersey pieces, with draping departing from the rear and enclosing the shoulders, open on the midriff and sculpted around the hips.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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And while the fence enclosing the yard is made of vinyl — which is flammable — the five-foot section closest to the house is a metal gate.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Throughout the years, Franklin served on many more boards and acted as a consultant providing his expertise on housing, infrastructure and community engagement.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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To address the rising cost of living in Texas in 2027, the Legislature must continue meaningful property tax reform—because Texans’ property tax burden is among the highest in the nation and directly impacts housing affordability and family budgets.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This week the arriving athletes seemed more interested in getting accustomed to their free Samsung phones and using their own gestures to direct a robotic hand behind glass to pick up a plastic ball encasing a mystery Olympic pin.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Natural thawing eliminates damage caused by trying to remove ice encasing stems of perennials and shrubs.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Wall coverings pay homage to the rich fabrics of 19th century British botanical patterns, now reborn in a trendy sea-foam green reminiscent of frothy shores.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The proposal would prohibit local, state and federal law enforcement officers from wearing masks and other face coverings while detaining or arresting people.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As a first step of the project, De Giglio wanted to bring back the authentic barber experience, opening the Barberia of Eredi Zucca barber shop in Milan with a full range of products encompassing grooming, hair care, body care, skin care, tools and accessories.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the guild’s view, actor and performer are synonymous, encompassing both principal and background players.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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First, there are the concentric circle features, which look like wispy shells of ejecta blown off of the star.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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Outopia currently counts six core product lines, covering outerwear categories such as base layers, soft shells and hard shells.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Jack and Rose are oddballs, neither fitting into their respective societal slots.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2026
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The retailer makes some of the best elevated basics out there—think great-fitting T-shirts, comfortable pants, and chic accessories that don’t feel trendy or disposable.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Casing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casing. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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