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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
Thom Harris, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
One argument is that these areas did not have the resources the Spanish sought to accumulate, while another casts the Kalinago as more difficult to subdue than the Taíno.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Design The Ford Mustang casts a familiar shadow.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
The new product casts OpenAI as a contender in this generation’s brewing browser wars.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
The late-spring marine layer casts a steely light through the palms in the garden of the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood, where athleisurely couples nurse oat milk lattes.
—Rob Haskell, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
The watch’s face casts a moon-like light on Go-myung’s face.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
Remote work’s popularity casts a shadow on the future of office properties.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Directed by Aziz Ansari and co-starring Seth Rogen and Keke Palmer, the movie casts Reeves as a guardian angel who loses his wings while trying to teach a human that money doesn’t solve one’s problems.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The Gotham Awards Ensemble Tribute was created in 2005 to recognize the talented casts whose artistry and chemistry captivate audiences on the big screen.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
Dupieux’s films always feature prestigious French casts and have become a reference for young cinephiles, performing well at the local box office and selling around the world.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
There was a time when big ensemble casts weren’t so common in films.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
Known for its callbacks, prop comedy, shadow casts, and more, the result is a powerful pop culture institution that’s created a mighty network of midnight movie fans.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025
The majority of my outfit ideas come from the two most recent seasons of Love Island USA, since there were a lot of big and memorable personalities in those casts.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025
Hollywood has been trafficking in remakes for well over a century, swapping out casts and repackaging stories for each generation.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Then Bostwick hits the road through November for screenings around the country with live shadow casts of performers acting out the movie in front of the screen.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
Here, The Athletic casts an eye over the key performers to spot any future stars.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
One argument is that these areas did not have the resources the Spanish sought to accumulate, while another casts the Kalinago as more difficult to subdue than the Taíno.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Design The Ford Mustang casts a familiar shadow.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
The new product casts OpenAI as a contender in this generation’s brewing browser wars.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
The late-spring marine layer casts a steely light through the palms in the garden of the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood, where athleisurely couples nurse oat milk lattes.
—Rob Haskell, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
The watch’s face casts a moon-like light on Go-myung’s face.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
Remote work’s popularity casts a shadow on the future of office properties.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Directed by Aziz Ansari and co-starring Seth Rogen and Keke Palmer, the movie casts Reeves as a guardian angel who loses his wings while trying to teach a human that money doesn’t solve one’s problems.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
However, there are exceptions for regional casts, such as season 4’s Seattle group.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The Gotham Awards Ensemble Tribute was created in 2005 to recognize the talented casts whose artistry and chemistry captivate audiences on the big screen.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
Dupieux’s films always feature prestigious French casts and have become a reference for young cinephiles, performing well at the local box office and selling around the world.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
There was a time when big ensemble casts weren’t so common in films.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
Known for its callbacks, prop comedy, shadow casts, and more, the result is a powerful pop culture institution that’s created a mighty network of midnight movie fans.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025
The majority of my outfit ideas come from the two most recent seasons of Love Island USA, since there were a lot of big and memorable personalities in those casts.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025
Hollywood has been trafficking in remakes for well over a century, swapping out casts and repackaging stories for each generation.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Then Bostwick hits the road through November for screenings around the country with live shadow casts of performers acting out the movie in front of the screen.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for casts
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In New York City, Anne Hathaway embraces Gigi Hadid at a gala, and Blake Lively radiates in all red.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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In Play Dirty, viewers can experience the effortlessness that Stanfield radiates.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Increment 4 program, which aims to equip smaller, faster vehicles with scalable turrets capable of tackling a range of threats.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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This latest agreement—which includes the United Talent Agency (UTA), Creative Artists Agency (CAA), and the Association of Talent Agents—aims to create some urgency around the issue.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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The request also comes as the Sundance Institute prepares for the next Sundance Film Festival, which will be the final year in its longtime Park City home before a move to Boulder, Colorado, for the 2027 festival.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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The first solar panels were installed last week to supply, with help from battery storage, uninterrupted clean energy to the grid, as the UAE capital prepares for a surge in demand from AI data centers.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Oscar-winning director throws viewers into a high-stakes race against time as a single, deadly missile hurtles toward Chicago.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
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Mississippi State dominated large chunks of the game, piling up 445 total yards and building a 24-point lead midway through the fourth, but Texas ultimately answered with a mixture of short-area throws and timely defensive stops, led by Ryan Wingo’s explosive receiving day (184 receiving yards).—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Intel expects adjusted earnings per share to come in at 8 cents, meeting current forecasts.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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And while the government shutdown has put several key economic indicators on hold, the Labor Department released the consumer price index for September, which ticked higher but came in below forecasts.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Roses had begun to bloom along the fence in four different shades.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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Roller shades are a single piece of material that rolls in and out of a tube when pulled up and down over a window.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The pair took their Clueless looks to the next level by posing in front of a white Jeep just like the one driven by Cher in the movie — with Kim pouting at the wheel as North pulled a shocked face.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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From striking two-piece sweater sets to a sophisticated wool cape and comfy Mary Jane flats, here are five looks to shop to capture French style this season.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Visceral and tactile, the piece quietly establishes a visual language out of small seemingly insignificant moments that through subtle transformation become impactful expressions of grief and loss.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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The El Mayor lineup consists of all the usual suspects—blanco, reposado, rosado reposado, añejo, extra añejo, and cristalino expressions—with a few other special releases.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Casts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casts. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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