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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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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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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
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
The second season, which casts former reality TV stars like Survivor veteran Parvati Shallow and Real Housewives star Phaedra Parks, is riveting from start to finish.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
Through both press conferences and private discussions, a number of topics are broached including public safety, but Dumont casts them aside.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
The contestants This year’s game casts a wide net.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Plus, the unknown impact AI will have on SaaS companies casts a brutal shadow over the sector, and the impact on Workday is significantly visible.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Marketing for top sportsbooks floods the airwaves and casts a giant net for customers that critics say has lured high schoolers, college kids, as well as those legally allowed to bet.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
For a film about jazz, there is scarcely a person of color in sight — a likely byproduct of its production context, though one that casts the text in intriguing relief.
—Ben Croll, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
Lucas’s focus on getting paid brings him in for the book’s harshest criticism; Fischer casts him as a rebel turned sellout.
—Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
On Sunday morning, May 20, the sculptor returned to the Lincoln home to take his casts.
—Harold Holzer, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Viewers encountered only the residue of the performance, in the form of an empty black stage and salt casts of the band’s gear, arranged around a pile of black shards.
—Rachel Wetzler, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Her episode took place amid a true golden moment as far as casts go — John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, Jane Curtin, Laraine Newman and Garrett Morris.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
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
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The fire that sent her into the closed wards of forensic psychiatry still casts long shadows onto her life.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
The second season, which casts former reality TV stars like Survivor veteran Parvati Shallow and Real Housewives star Phaedra Parks, is riveting from start to finish.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
Through both press conferences and private discussions, a number of topics are broached including public safety, but Dumont casts them aside.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
The contestants This year’s game casts a wide net.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Plus, the unknown impact AI will have on SaaS companies casts a brutal shadow over the sector, and the impact on Workday is significantly visible.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Marketing for top sportsbooks floods the airwaves and casts a giant net for customers that critics say has lured high schoolers, college kids, as well as those legally allowed to bet.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
For a film about jazz, there is scarcely a person of color in sight — a likely byproduct of its production context, though one that casts the text in intriguing relief.
—Ben Croll, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
Lucas’s focus on getting paid brings him in for the book’s harshest criticism; Fischer casts him as a rebel turned sellout.
—Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
While previous casts were about 50% non-white, Season 8 was only around 30% non-white, Entertainment Weekly reported.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
On Sunday morning, May 20, the sculptor returned to the Lincoln home to take his casts.
—Harold Holzer, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Viewers encountered only the residue of the performance, in the form of an empty black stage and salt casts of the band’s gear, arranged around a pile of black shards.
—Rachel Wetzler, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Her episode took place amid a true golden moment as far as casts go — John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, Jane Curtin, Laraine Newman and Garrett Morris.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for casts
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The bright and sweet Buckaroo radiates sincerity.—
David Glickman,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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The lobby radiates the personality, warmth, and candor of a Swiss bank.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, the law aims to funnel more money toward the women seeking an escape from the streets.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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According to the founders, the FutureNarrative Fund aims to move beyond symbolic gestures of cooperation and instead create durable working structures.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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The approach draws from Western character IP models and Japanese anime’s cross-platform playbook, targeting younger audiences while the studio prepares to announce a new feature film partnership by mid-2026.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Voters should choose me in this primary because my experience in commercial, contract, and corporate law prepares me to govern effectively.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Each player throws two stones per end, and after all sixteen stones are delivered, only one team scores.—
Mark Billingsley,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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But as a character and a bastion of the beautiful game — lamenting long throws and VAR at every opportunity — Postecoglou continues to charm British football.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The spending is based on forecasts that imports will continue to grow faster than the US economy as a whole, and that Trump’s push to make America more self-reliant won’t change that.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The idea that white-collar work could be upended is a resurgence of a sentiment shared widely during early 2025, when executives made similar doom-and-gloom forecasts.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Dark shades can ground your kitchen and create a beautiful statement.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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Maybelline New York’s Sky High Mascara is all about options, with nine shades to choose from.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2026
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As a brand that always incorporates its tried-and-true pieces as well as new looks into each collection, this is an opportunity for Wrangler to either introduce new consumers to our classic denim (like the Cowboy Cuts) or to get the more traditional Wrangler denim fans into our newer styles.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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His face remains an ever-changing canvas of knowing looks, shifting eyes, and sly smiles, and his comedic timing is sharp as ever.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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From the colorful, floppy hairstyles of Korean boy band Stray Kids, or the non-binary wardrobes of trailblazing singers like G-Dragon of Big Bang and Seonghwa of ATEEZ, K-pop’s male idols have long fostered diverse expressions of masculinity.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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His aim is to enhance and prolong the existential beauty of flowers by transforming them into artistic expressions and unique works of art.—
Kelly Wetherille,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Casts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casts. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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