as in sheaths
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 casings
After testing, the Missouri State Highway Patrol allege the gun matched shell casings collected during their investigation.
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Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
In July of last year, after the shooting at the property, the brothers found bullet casings on the floor in front of their apartment.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Based on the number of shell casings collected at the scene by investigators, including Rangers from the Texas Department of Public Safety, Myers said the gunman fired at least 20 shots before fleeing the bar.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2025
After the shooting, investigators were unable to find ammunition casings or attribute the source of two additional gunshots that could be heard in videos from the scene.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 7 Sep. 2025
According to a police report, officers found more than 50 shell casings of four different handgun calibers at the scene.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Over 100 bullet casings were found.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
Where evidence such as shell casings ended up and where Ferguson and his wife were sitting when the fatal gunshot were key.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Law enforcement sources told the news outlet that seven shell casings were found at the scene.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
In July of last year, after the shooting at the property, the brothers found bullet casings on the floor in front of their apartment.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Based on the number of shell casings collected at the scene by investigators, including Rangers from the Texas Department of Public Safety, Myers said the gunman fired at least 20 shots before fleeing the bar.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2025
After the shooting, investigators were unable to find ammunition casings or attribute the source of two additional gunshots that could be heard in videos from the scene.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 7 Sep. 2025
According to a police report, officers found more than 50 shell casings of four different handgun calibers at the scene.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Over 100 bullet casings were found.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
Where evidence such as shell casings ended up and where Ferguson and his wife were sitting when the fatal gunshot were key.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Law enforcement sources told the news outlet that seven shell casings were found at the scene.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for casings
Noun
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Gone are the Davos power sheaths and blunt business bob from her time as White House senior adviser.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
12 Aug. 2025
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Also included with the knife set are two sheaths and a knife sharpener.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The plastic coverings are about ready to come off the red seats lining Clowes Memorial Hall.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
4 Sep. 2025
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This space has also been revamped over the summer with a dedicated bar, which adds to The Bar space in the palazzo’s charming Red Room, replete with silk coverings lining the walls and an original fresco by Cesare Rotta framing the ceiling.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Floor mats that are hand-dyed using paint spray feature a blue-to-orange ombre look, which carries over to the speaker housings and other gear and button surrounds.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Some lava tubes that wrap across the surface of the Red Planet could make perfect protective shells to position prefabricated human habitats transported aboard the massive Starship capsules that are now counting down to descending on Mars.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Exposure to the pesticide DDT in the 1960s weakened the shells of eggs laid by merlins and other raptors, and fewer of their chicks survived.—
Tom Langen,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, Fazio notes that some vitamin supplementation, like with iron, should only be used in specific cases and otherwise avoided unless clearly indicated by a professional.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Sep. 2025
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However, the agency added that there have been fatal cases in other countries.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Casings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casings. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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