1
as in radiates
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 aims
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 prepares
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 throws
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
cast a rock into the stream
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as in forecasts
a declaration that something will happen in the future
stock market analysts offered an optimistic cast for the coming year
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as in shades
a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished
the walls had a slight yellowish cast
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as in looks
an instance of looking especially briefly
a mischievous cast in his eye when we asked what our destination would be
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as in expressions
facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling
his face took on a somewhat sad cast when we asked how his ill wife was faring
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as in shapes
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance
the lovely cast of the baby's features
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Recent Examples of casts
Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Now Riley, at age 80, casts for his last great whale.
—Greg Cote
january 30, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Araminta casts Sophie one last cold look, glancing down at her with open resentment, before storming off.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Now, a national survey casts a light on what drove that decision for many women.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Johnny Kampis’ op-ed casts open-access municipal broadband in a negative light while implicitly defending a telecom monopoly model that has failed rural Californians.
—Letters To The Editor, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
If the Broncos’ football operation is an institution, Payton casts the shadow.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
The Diary again casts its eye far and wide for news, any news, that might distract us all from the vile toxicity emanating from Washington—make that Davos.
—Chop Choppish Shop, Air Mail, 24 Jan. 2026
Senate District 9 candidates are encouraging their supporters to get out and vote early, as winter weather casts a cloud over a race where voter turnout is already pivotal.
—Eleanor Dearman
updated January 21, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf Two classics of dysfunctional domestic drama by Yasmina Reza and Edward Albee, respectively, are presented in repertory with overlapping casts.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The lineup is consistently stellar, often featuring reunions of beloved TV casts, live podcast recordings, and tribute shows to comedy legends.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The pageant uses two casts of 150 people who rotate each week.
—Anita Gosch, Oc Register, 19 Jan. 2026
After seven increasingly Shakespearean seasons, Sons of Anarchy rode off into the sunset in 2014, taking with it one of the most talented ensemble casts of the prestige TV era.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Jan. 2026
Skin1004 Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum Say goodbye to the oily feel and white casts of sunscreen.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 15 Jan. 2026
Tight, brushy mountain streams reward shorter rods that can sneak casts under branches.
—Francesca Krempa, Outside, 15 Jan. 2026
Taylor also touched on the differences of working with powerhouse Hollywood men and women, given her work with the One Battle After Another (with the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro and Paul Thomas Anderson) and All’s Fair casts.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
With its family friction and its outsiders’ view of a fast-growing city in a young, postwar country, Shame and Money casts a piercing, sorrowful gaze at the ground-level effects of globalization.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Now Riley, at age 80, casts for his last great whale.
—Greg Cote
january 30, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Araminta casts Sophie one last cold look, glancing down at her with open resentment, before storming off.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Now, a national survey casts a light on what drove that decision for many women.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Johnny Kampis’ op-ed casts open-access municipal broadband in a negative light while implicitly defending a telecom monopoly model that has failed rural Californians.
—Letters To The Editor, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
If the Broncos’ football operation is an institution, Payton casts the shadow.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
The Diary again casts its eye far and wide for news, any news, that might distract us all from the vile toxicity emanating from Washington—make that Davos.
—Chop Choppish Shop, Air Mail, 24 Jan. 2026
Senate District 9 candidates are encouraging their supporters to get out and vote early, as winter weather casts a cloud over a race where voter turnout is already pivotal.
—Eleanor Dearman
updated January 21, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
The Lafferty family made casts of their hands held together and heartbeat recordings.
—Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf Two classics of dysfunctional domestic drama by Yasmina Reza and Edward Albee, respectively, are presented in repertory with overlapping casts.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The lineup is consistently stellar, often featuring reunions of beloved TV casts, live podcast recordings, and tribute shows to comedy legends.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The pageant uses two casts of 150 people who rotate each week.
—Anita Gosch, Oc Register, 19 Jan. 2026
After seven increasingly Shakespearean seasons, Sons of Anarchy rode off into the sunset in 2014, taking with it one of the most talented ensemble casts of the prestige TV era.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Jan. 2026
Skin1004 Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum Say goodbye to the oily feel and white casts of sunscreen.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 15 Jan. 2026
Tight, brushy mountain streams reward shorter rods that can sneak casts under branches.
—Francesca Krempa, Outside, 15 Jan. 2026
Taylor also touched on the differences of working with powerhouse Hollywood men and women, given her work with the One Battle After Another (with the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro and Paul Thomas Anderson) and All’s Fair casts.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for casts
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While technically hosted in Santa Clara at Levi's Stadium, the energy of this massive global sporting event radiates throughout the entire Bay Area, making San Francisco the central hub for festivities, parties, and fan experiences.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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At the center of it all, Yerin Ha radiates in a shimmering empire waist gown, silver gloves, and an embellished mask.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
19 Jan. 2026
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Der Pavilion aims to become a cultural pillar in the Engadin mountain region, serving as an enduring event throughout the ski season and beyond, Pace told WWD.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The country aims to scale up the proportion of SAF to between 7% and 10% by 2035.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Government prepares to respond The federal government put nearly 30 search-and-rescue teams on standby.—
Thomas Peipert,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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Now, Derulo prepares for The Last Dance World Tour, which kicks off on January 29 in the UK and then continues throughout Europe.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Societal pressure can be heavy for most women, especially Black women, to stay strong and keep moving, regardless of the obstacles that life throws at you, and Vette felt that weight in real time.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
30 Jan. 2026
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Chivilli averages 97 mph with his fastball and also throws an excellent changeup.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While confidence is high that this storm will occur, small shifts in its track could significantly change impacts, particularly in New England, so stay tuned to the latest local forecasts.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The bump comes after Tesla released its fourth quarter 2025 earnings report, which narrowly beat Wall Street forecasts, but also highlighted the company’s first-ever decline in annual revenue.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Plus, check out its manicure prep products and more of my favorite shades below.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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Designers tend to go for timeless shades that are versatile for a variety of settings.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Everyone followed a similar sartorial rhythm, in sheer looks, black sparkles, and some cool-toned mint.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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Honda has also generated a lot of buzz with its new CB1000F homage (below) to the beloved CB750F from the 1980s, and many of Harley-Davidson’s models carry on the looks and stance of models stretching back to the 1950s.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Some restaurants are finite expressions of their time and place.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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In the mix, too, are the many shorter and more personal expressions around the event.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Casts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casts. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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