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
Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
Officers canvassed the area of the shooting and found 9mm shell casings.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
Authorities uncovered 12 bullet casings in the area of the killing.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Power said members of the Detective Division responded to the scene and found several bullet holes on the outside of the building as well as several expended shell casings in the parking lot.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2026
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Noun
Cracks in the casing, a stiff or fraying cord, or discoloration around outlets mean that your power strip is failing.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
Officers canvassed the area of the shooting and found 9mm shell casings.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
Authorities uncovered 12 bullet casings in the area of the killing.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Power said members of the Detective Division responded to the scene and found several bullet holes on the outside of the building as well as several expended shell casings in the parking lot.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for casing
Noun
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Actor Cate Blanchett, here gracing the May 16 screening of James Gray’s Paper Tiger, definitely got the memo on the merits of the black sheath, and has kept the whole train/no-train/big-dress/little-dress debate begun at last year’s festival down to a dull roar.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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This week, the Archaeological Museum at the University of Stavanger in Norway announced its recent acquisition of a magnificent sheath, thanks to a curious hiker out for a walk one morning.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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This was not so much about wrapping key players in cotton wool but also enclosing them in bubble wrap, doing everything to avoid injury.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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This likely can’t be done before the embryo is in place, as simply pumping more material into the yolk would likely cause the membrane enclosing it to burst.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
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Recovery housing providers often help residents resolve these issues because many are still rebuilding the ability to manage appointments, paperwork and daily responsibilities consistently.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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What’s needed for housing affordability to improve further is a more balanced economic expansion, driven by job and wage growth, rather than the stock market.—
Conor Sen,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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The concrete cap of a tomb encasing radioactive fallout now has cracks, and what’s beneath can rise from the dead.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The crunchy encasing pairs perfectly with the melty cheese and various fillings inside, including cheese, tinga, potato and chorizo, and raja (strips of peppers and onions).—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
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On paper, certain design elements shouldn’t make sense, like the vine wallpaper mixed with cloth foliage fabric wall coverings, or the houndstooth wallpaper in a bathroom that’s already an alchemy of half a dozen different tile patterns.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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It's specified that shade coverings may not exceed 8'x8'x6', so as not to interfere with lifeguards' sight of the water out of safety concerns for those recreating in the ocean.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Fredericks is on the city’s June 16 primary ballot, running unopposed to become chair of the local Republican Party in Ward 2, an area encompassing deep-blue neighborhoods like Georgetown, Dupont Circle and Logan Circle.—
Paul Schwartzman,
Washington Post,
28 May 2026
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Modern advice culture, encompassing self-help and productivity, traps ambitious individuals in an endless cycle of seeking external validation, leading to overconsumption and diminished self-conviction.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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With the war between New Jersey and Shah of Iran impersonator Phil Leotardo ending in dramatic fashion, Tony can now breathe a brief sigh of relief, though his crew now looks like a shell of its former self and there are looming indictments hanging over our favorite mob boss's head.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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That is because this Jovian moon is thought to host a global subsurface ocean that possibly harbors some of the essential elements for life under its thick and icy shell, including complex organic chemicals and water.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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People planning to attend outdoor activities should keep hydrated, use skin protection and wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
22 May 2026
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Pinterest’s fashion and jewelry reports revealed a surge of green and earth-toned trends, which is less about fitting neatly into a particular mold and more about dressing in a way that feels personal and emotionally grounded.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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“Casing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casing. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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