cassettes

noun

variants also casettes
plural of cassette
as in cartridges

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Recent Examples of cassettes Japanese consumer electronics company Maxell, known for its high-performance chromium metal cassettes during its 80s zenith, has now released a modern update to the portable cassette player. — Shirl Leigh april 06, New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026 Even more profoundly, cassettes democratized access to the act of recording itself since cassette technology required minimal infrastructure and cost. — Oliver Wang, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cassettes
  1. cartridges
  2. housings
  3. casings
  4. pods
  5. sheaths
  6. capsules
  7. jackets
  8. hulls
Noun
  • Projections of new optical storage archiving systems promise 1PB raw capacity optical cartridges by the 2030’s, compared to the possible 365TB raw capacity cartridge projections for LTO Gen 14.
    — Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Definition of cartridges
Noun
  • To scale up capacity, operators simply add more cells to the stack, and no need to redesign heavy mechanical housings.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
  • There is zero mechanical connection to anything outside their respective housings.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
Definition of housings
Noun
  • Detectives were seen outside the building recovering what appeared to be several shell casings.
    — Christina Fan, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Officers arrived to find multiple shell casings and an unoccupied vehicle that had been struck multiple times by gunfire.
    — Jason Green, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of casings
Noun
  • The OutIn takes both pre-ground coffee and Nespresso’s original pods.
    — Cassie Gill, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Priority Pass now encompasses more than 1,900 lounges and experiences globally, ranging from traditional lounges to sleep pods, spas, gaming spaces and even an onsen overlooking an airport runway in Japan.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of pods
Noun
  • The research team says future versions may use adjustable sheaths or elastic materials to fit a wider range of bodies.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
  • To further the house’s connection to nature, Wright used flagstone flooring inside and out and employed large sheaths of glass windows for visual continuity.
    — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Definition of sheaths
Noun
  • Founded in 1999 by Monica Wise, the label is well known for its swimwear staples, capsules and collections.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • At Fleet Feet’s Columbus Circle store in New York, employees have noticed increased interest in moisture-wicking and cooling apparel, as well as high-electrolyte drink mixes, capsules and chewable tablets.
    — Nadia Neophytou, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of capsules
Noun
  • The collection was heavy on embellishments, with embroidery, crystals, bows, pearls and sequins decorating miniskirts, capri pants, jackets and more.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • His has recorded and toured incessantly since the ‘60s and his name can also be found in film credits, on book jackets and now on a line of cannabis products.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of jackets
Noun
  • The front cross-beam (a structure that links the hulls at the front of the boat) snapped and the catamaran collapsed into its constituent pieces, with the wingsail falling to the water.
    — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The immediate response should include recording how long ships have remained stationary, inspecting hulls, forecasting their first ports of call and expanding monitoring for nonnative species.
    — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of hulls

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“Cassettes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cassettes. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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