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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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
Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Jupiter — the king of the planets — casts a warm light to the left, accompanied by a line of bright star-like objects that represent the gas giant's four large Galilean moons.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 June 2026
For all of his inherent hopefulness as a storyteller, however, Spielberg also readily casts a wary eye at the powers that be.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
Organizations like ours, which sit at the intersection of history and advocacy, find themselves in the crosshairs of a culture war that casts support for LGBTQ+ rights as a liability rather than a core value.
—Diana Rodriguez, Time, 8 June 2026
The idyllic setting casts a spell on us, reminding us of all the beauty possible in the natural world as well as the spiritual traditions contained within it.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
After a voter casts a provisional ballot, it will not be counted until election officials have confirmed that the voter is registered to vote in that county and has not already voted in that election.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Maybe some New Yorkers would be more likely to support the reelection of an Assembly member who voted no and others may like a member who casts a yes vote.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
The initiative also casts Penha in a good light, da Silva added.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
The genre is varied, the casts inevitably fine and justice almost always prevails.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Ciara and Interracial Dating in the Bravosphere The most thought-provoking moment of the episode concerned the online minefield that is interracial dating in the Bravosphere, a network that features predominantly white casts.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 3 June 2026
The principals of Midsummer bear more than a passing resemblance to the reality TV casts of the 21st century.
—Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
There have been other casts where people haven’t wanted to film with others, or have walked off reunion sets.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
While the circumstances differ, both scandals fueled already rabid fan bases with deep parasocial investments in the casts.
—Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Both are also Netflix original series with starry voice casts for their fast-paced, soft-hearted sitcoms.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
Seasons 41 and 42 featured really dynamic casts and some really wonky production wrinkles.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
Verb
The injury casts doubt on her availability for Wimbledon.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Jupiter — the king of the planets — casts a warm light to the left, accompanied by a line of bright star-like objects that represent the gas giant's four large Galilean moons.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 June 2026
For all of his inherent hopefulness as a storyteller, however, Spielberg also readily casts a wary eye at the powers that be.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
Organizations like ours, which sit at the intersection of history and advocacy, find themselves in the crosshairs of a culture war that casts support for LGBTQ+ rights as a liability rather than a core value.
—Diana Rodriguez, Time, 8 June 2026
The idyllic setting casts a spell on us, reminding us of all the beauty possible in the natural world as well as the spiritual traditions contained within it.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
After a voter casts a provisional ballot, it will not be counted until election officials have confirmed that the voter is registered to vote in that county and has not already voted in that election.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Maybe some New Yorkers would be more likely to support the reelection of an Assembly member who voted no and others may like a member who casts a yes vote.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
The initiative also casts Penha in a good light, da Silva added.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Noun
Building on this success, Korkmaz said the mill has further enriched this family with new casts, expanding the color range with greater depth and versatility.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
The genre is varied, the casts inevitably fine and justice almost always prevails.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Ciara and Interracial Dating in the Bravosphere The most thought-provoking moment of the episode concerned the online minefield that is interracial dating in the Bravosphere, a network that features predominantly white casts.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 3 June 2026
The principals of Midsummer bear more than a passing resemblance to the reality TV casts of the 21st century.
—Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
There have been other casts where people haven’t wanted to film with others, or have walked off reunion sets.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
While the circumstances differ, both scandals fueled already rabid fan bases with deep parasocial investments in the casts.
—Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Both are also Netflix original series with starry voice casts for their fast-paced, soft-hearted sitcoms.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
Seasons 41 and 42 featured really dynamic casts and some really wonky production wrinkles.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for casts
Verb
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The Stefan-Boltzmann law states that the rate at which an object radiates heat is proportional to the fourth power of the absolute temperature, expressed in degrees Kelvin.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
11 June 2026
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Heat radiates from the pages of this extraordinary novel about a poor family in rural Mississippi in the days leading up to Hurricane Katrina.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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This ambitious team aims to amp up its roster next year, publishing up to four titles.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The answers are out there, and NewsNation aims to find them.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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As the Air Force phases in new fighter jets like the F-35 and prepares for future sixth-generation aircraft, officials say the QF-16 fleet will remain essential for testing next-generation air-to-air weapons under realistic conditions.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Dec. 2025
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Berkshire Hathaway is reshaping its top ranks in one of the clearest signs yet that the conglomerate is moving away from Warren Buffett’s famously hands-off operating style as Greg Abel prepares to take full control.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
8 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Think camping gear that is durable, packable, and ready for whatever the trail (or the forecast) throws their way.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Dec. 2025
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With that, Carrington throws her glass of wine in Dina’s face — yet again an example of this show finally finding itself.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Both forecasts can be true at the same time.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Most forecasts for the tournament’s first matches on Thursday and Friday are looking fairly mild.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The vintage slip-ons mixed two shades of purple leather.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 June 2026
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However, there’s also room for more cheerful shades like pastel pink, butter yellow, or sky blue.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
14 June 2026
Noun
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At tight end, Evans, Feleipe Franks and James Mitchell continued to get plenty of looks from the backup QBs.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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From a looks perspective, the XLE blends right in with the rest of the Mammoth lineup.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
Noun
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In the days and weeks that followed, expressions of support poured in, both locally and from communities across the country and around the world.—
David Kay,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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One that leans toward the latter category is President’s Choice, a whiskey collector’s favorite that includes single barrel expressions of bourbon and rye whiskey.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
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“Casts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casts. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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