1
as in radiating
to throw or give off
spermaceti candles, made from whale oil, are known to cast an exceptionally bright light
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2
as in aiming
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
cast her eyes skyward for signs of the rescue plane
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3
as in preparing
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
carefully cast the letter of complaint as politely as possible
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4
as in throwing
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
cast a rock into the stream
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Recent Examples of casting
While the 2026 Minnesota primary is still over a month away, voters can start casting their ballots on Friday.
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Riley Moser,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Peacock was not aware of Alannah’s social media posts prior to casting her as they had not been shared publicly until after her appearance on the show.
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Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
As early voting starts in Kansas City for the August primary election under Missouri’s new, gerrymandered election map, some voters may have received outdated information before casting their ballots.
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Ilana Arougheti
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Trump started the day threatening to block Congress’ biggest bipartisan legislation of his second term over a voter ID bill that faces no path to law — casting a pall over a Capitol that had already begun celebrating a rare cost-of-living victory.
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Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
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Riley Moser,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Peacock was not aware of Alannah’s social media posts prior to casting her as they had not been shared publicly until after her appearance on the show.
—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
As early voting starts in Kansas City for the August primary election under Missouri’s new, gerrymandered election map, some voters may have received outdated information before casting their ballots.
—
Ilana Arougheti
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Trump started the day threatening to block Congress’ biggest bipartisan legislation of his second term over a voter ID bill that faces no path to law — casting a pall over a Capitol that had already begun celebrating a rare cost-of-living victory.
—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
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That same feel-good factor is radiating in Mexico and Canada, with the three host nations unbeaten after two games each, combining for extremely strong vibes across matches and fan festivals.
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In one engraving from van Deventer’s manual, his arm is shown inserted into an empty uterus almost up to the elbow, the engraver’s close, texturing lines transforming his hand into a radiating light within a cavernous female darkness.
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The renovation masterfully blends contemporary comforts with the Inn's historic character, aiming for a sophisticated yet authentic residential feel.
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Ukraine has repeatedly targeted Russian oil facilities, aiming to cut Moscow’s revenue for the war and make Russians feel the consequences of the invasion.
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On the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, Britain is preparing for its seventh prime minister in a decade.
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Latvian intelligence is warning that Russia is preparing possible provocations against the Baltic states or Poland, including drones or any other hybrid attacks, in an effort to pressure NATO countries to stop supporting Ukraine.
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The bear was completely oblivious to this crowd of people screaming and throwing things at it.
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There is a real distinction between a city unified by five fine starting players in a game that originally involved throwing a ball into a peach basket and that, however improbably, became the city game, and the bloody display in the nation’s capital.
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Listen to the Obama playlists Barack Obama is known for releasing his songs of the summer playlist each year, and his end-of-year favorites in books, movies and music.
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The news comes as the series heads into its final two episodes of season one, with the finale releasing on July 3.
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Officials have also used large aerial ladder pipes, directing thousands of gallons of water per minute onto the building to contain the blaze.
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In the directing category, both The Pitt and Pluribus went equally ham, submitting six episodes apiece.
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Additionally, last year’s Oscar winner for Best Original Score, Ludwig Göransson, will be composing The Odyssey.
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In a nod to the maestro for which the dish is named, Bottura says that pairing with Sauternes is like composing music.
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Martín Pérez was on the mound for the home team, a soft-tossing veteran lefty who was pumping in 89-mph sinkers.
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During the opening match of the World Cup last week, some Mexico fans were seen tossing sombreros in delight as their team defeated the Republic of South Africa 2-0, but the hats might come in handy for the rest of the tournament.
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“Casting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casting. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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