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
William J. Broad, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Investigators found shell casings in the area and saw two vehicles and two homes hit by gunfire, Smith said.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2025
Detectives and evidence technicians found 30 shell casings at the scene of the shooting.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Police found about seven shell casings from a .22 caliber gun, three .223 shell casings and one 9mm shell casing that appeared to be related to the shooting near a dumpster in the southeast corner of the park, the affidavits state.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2025
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Noun
Teller and Stanislaw Ulam, a Los Alamos colleague, envisioned two distinct stages set next to each other inside a cylindrical casing.
—William J. Broad, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Investigators found shell casings in the area and saw two vehicles and two homes hit by gunfire, Smith said.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2025
Detectives and evidence technicians found 30 shell casings at the scene of the shooting.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Police found about seven shell casings from a .22 caliber gun, three .223 shell casings and one 9mm shell casing that appeared to be related to the shooting near a dumpster in the southeast corner of the park, the affidavits state.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for casing
Noun
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Its sheath is adorned with several gems, at least two of which were carved with swastikas.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 May 2025
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Upon its arrival at your table, a server will present for inspection an ornate silver dagger, pull it with a flourish from its curved sheath, and proceed to saw off the head of the Mother at approximately her Tropic of Cancer.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Predictive models can also identify vulnerable populations and enhance services like micro-loans, healthcare and housing to reduce barriers to opportunities for marginalized communities.—
Cathy Ross,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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But even in the midst of a nationwide housing affordability crisis, some states have fared and are faring better than others.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
Noun
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These half-sized classic window coverings let in ample light for prep work, while adding just enough privacy and charm.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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Prevent interior light from escaping by closing window coverings, using window film and moving light fixtures away from the windows.—
Lexie Beach,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2025
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That’s all because of cooling properties like moisture-wicking outer shells and hypoallergenic, airy fill materials, such as lightweight down and mulberry silk.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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Salmonella can be present inside the egg and on the shell, according to FoodSafety.gov — so don't use eggs with broken shells and be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after handling raw eggs.—
Gretchen Eichenberg,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
Verb
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This is a hard problem, encompassing moral judgment, and is fully steeped in ethical (and legal) implications.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The collaboration represents another step in Kakao Entertainment’s content strategy as the company continues to leverage its multi-studio system encompassing production houses and talent agencies.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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From their early days on the Disney Channel to their happily ever afters with their significant others, these celebrities are now all grown up, married and in some cases, having kids of their own.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Hardin pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in connection with the February 2017 shooting of a 59-year-old water department worker and received a 30-year prison sentence, case records show.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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“Casing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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