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
In preparation for this, Amazon MGM Studios recently hired Nina Gold, the casting veteran who populated the world of Westeros in Game of Thrones and also worked on Netflix series The Crown, as well as five films in the Star Wars franchise.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
And while a new movie is in development with Dune director Denis Villeneuve at the helm, the next entry is still reportedly years away, with the official casting search just now beginning.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
On casting Murgia, Gaspar-Oliveri said, the actor had a face that betrays him a lot.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 May 2026
Aiming to lift the glands out of sight—particularly into a too-small container—can sometimes backfire, casting them in high-def.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 14 May 2026
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Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
And while a new movie is in development with Dune director Denis Villeneuve at the helm, the next entry is still reportedly years away, with the official casting search just now beginning.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
On casting Murgia, Gaspar-Oliveri said, the actor had a face that betrays him a lot.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 May 2026
Aiming to lift the glands out of sight—particularly into a too-small container—can sometimes backfire, casting them in high-def.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for casting
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The galaxy's heart shines brightly in the image, with gleaming rays of light radiating from its center while gas and dust swirls around.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
19 May 2026
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However, sharp or radiating pain, numbness, weakness or symptoms that persist beyond 48 to 72 hours should not be dismissed as ordinary soreness.—
Dr. Kęstutis Braziulis,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Simmons uses his inside right hand to punch, aiming for the V of the defender’s neck while keeping his outside left hand firm to gauge where the rusher is looking to go.—
PJ Green
May 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2026
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But a pandemic-era program is helping to keep it afloat as inflation worsens, while also aiming to create a new generation of seafood lovers.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
23 May 2026
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Now, with SpaceX preparing for the largest IPO in history, Gracias’ loyalty is about to pay off.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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The Vatican spent a year preparing the most consequential religious statement on artificial intelligence ever issued.—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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While the rally at a central square in Belgrade passed peacefully, groups of young assailants later clashed with riot police, throwing flares, rocks and bottles at police cordons.—
Jovana Gec,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Both the Sinkers Lounge mini golf spot and the Blade & Timber axe-throwing business — owned by Swell Spark — are accused of being late on rent payments by Kansas City Live Block 124 Retail LLC, tied to the Power & Light District and The Cordish Companies.—
Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
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May was also an accomplished musician and songwriter, releasing several original albums of his own and garnering music placements across TV programs, including American Horror Story, The Sinner, Cold Case and Brothers & Sisters.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
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This transfer station caught fire a few years ago, smoldering for nearly two weeks and releasing toxic fumes into the air.—
Eleanor Beardsley,
NPR,
27 May 2026
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The council voted to continue the item to a June meeting, directing staff to return with conditions addressing those concerns baked into any loan agreement.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
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This technique expedites growth, produces larger fruit, and leads to earlier harvests by directing the plant's energy to the main vine and developing cucumbers rather than unnecessary foliage.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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And why in the world would anyone composing after the Second World War reëmbrace the long-irrelevant late-Romantic idiom of Puccini and Strauss, with its lush harmonies, rich orchestration, and powerful melodies?—
Russell Platt,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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The film is produced by Stephen Endelman, who is also composing; Dan Grodnik; Louise Chater and Jeff Wallner of Harbor Lights Entertainment and Icarus Entertainment Fund; with casting by Shakyra Dowling.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Straw, wearing a jacket clearly marked with an Oak Park logo, was captured on one video tossing his Dunkin’ Donuts coffee onto the windshield of the Tahoe.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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Or, in this case, cutting things up with scissors and tossing them around.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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