CASTING Synonyms: 134 Similar and Opposite Words

casting

verb

Definition of casting

present participle of cast

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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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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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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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 Shortly after Practical Magic 2 hit theaters, Artrip posted a video to her Instagram addressing a fan’s comment about not wanting to watch the sequel because of the casting changes. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Sep. 2026 The film is a natural for the Academy’s casting category, given the scale and integrity of the ensemble Heder assembled. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026 Very, very dark—no hall light on, no streetlights streaming through the windows, no TV casting ambient light in the next room. — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 11 Sep. 2026 Three of the 12 members on the Fed's policymaking board, however, voted in favor of a rate hike, marking the largest number of dissenters casting ballots in the same direction since 2016. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026 In Providence, some polling places opened late, causing at least 15 voters to leave before casting a ballot. — Katie Mulvaney, The Providence Journal, 11 Sep. 2026 By casting the daughters as notably younger, Bullock and Kidman can also be read as younger. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026 Speaking of debut features, the company has been casting for the coming-of-age comedy Underdogs from writer-director Fabia Martin (The Rev, Six for Gold). — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026 There will be a casting shuffle between seasons for the character of Ginny Weasley, member of the ginger clan and Harry’s future love interest. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for casting

Verb

Youth and parents linked their loss of care to spikes in anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts, with stress radiating through entire families.

— Dr. SJ Job, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
The map shows other towers close by, each radiating a string that is fastened to the map when other towers radio in readings.

— Robert Sullivan, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of radiating

Verb

Design for reliable drafts that require structured review rather than aiming for unedited perfection.

— Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Even after clinching the division likely this week, the Dodgers (91-59) will be playing for seeding, aiming for at least a first-round bye.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of aiming

Verb

There was nothing fluky about the victory Western Michigan was preparing to celebrate.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
But behind the crisp white tablecloths, strict dress code and expensive steak dinners was a kitchen full of immigrant workers washing dishes, preparing food and keeping the restaurant running.

— Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of preparing

Verb

Season five ended abruptly after a video leaked of Taylor Frankie Paul throwing a stool at her ex Dakota Mortensen and almost hitting her daughter.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Do military guys have a history of throwing grenades into Port-o-Lets?

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of throwing

Verb

That hasn’t stopped Republicans from blasting Cooper over releasing 3,500 inmates during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of a civil rights lawsuit settlement.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2026
The panelists also said the weekly release of TV episodes, bucking Netflix’s general convention of releasing full seasons in a binge-drop, was something that resonated with viewers.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of releasing

Verb

Mohammed was captured in Pakistan in 2003, accused of developing and directing the 9/11 attacks, as a leader of the Islamic militant group al-Qaida.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026
At its height, the group controlled vast territory and millions of people in Iraq and Syria while encouraging or directing attacks far beyond its borders.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of directing

Verb

His throw to Jordan Allen was the best yet, with a scramble to get away from a horde of defenders, then composing himself and finding Allen in the middle of the field for a 23-yard gain, giving the Jackets first-and-goal.

— AJC.com, AJC.com, 3 Sep. 2026
One of my countless midnights on a two-lane country road, maybe, when the approaching headlights belonged to a drunk driver, or a trucker on the cusp of sleep, or a heartsick teenager composing a text to an ex.

— Brian Laidlaw, Longreads, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of composing

Verb

Tyler told her the procession put a smile on everyone’s face, particularly when the grandmothers abandoned the usual petal-tossing technique and began throwing flowers at the guests instead.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
Dispose of medications and other products according to local guidelines, rather than tossing everything into the trash (which could be a serious safety and environmental hazard).

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026