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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3
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
Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
But the Farm Bill casts a long shadow.
—Robert Hoban, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The stages of the eclipse include penumbral and umbral phases, which refer to the two main parts of the shadow that the moon casts.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Told over the course of three celebratory gatherings, the film casts a wry look at Dominican identity, middle-class idiosyncrasies and the fragile threads that bind a family together.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Yet Aster casts their motives as unprincipled and self-serving.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
The stages of the eclipse include penumbral and umbral phases, which refer to the two main parts of the shadow that the moon casts.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
The supernatural power of their chemistry casts a warm glow over everything around them, which is the key element to what makes the series work.
—Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
But the stark, brooding palette of Tortured Poets casts an unforgiving light on some of the least consistent writing of her career.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The slaughter of the innocents that follows the birth of Jesus in the Book of Matthew is depicted by limp infants that Gaudí modelled on casts of actual stillborn babies.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Both zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, the most common mineral filters, are notoriously finicky ingredients—the thick white powders are cosmetically inelegant and prone to leaving white casts, particularly on deeper skin tones.
—Dani Hardman, Allure, 15 Sep. 2025
Lucey said Opera San Jose founder Irene Dalis’ solution was to have two casts for each show, but today’s budgets just don’t allow for that.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
The First 70 Years contains impeccable research and analysis, accompanied by fascinating photos of the sets, film crews, and casts.
—Michael Taube, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The show was an instant smash, thanks to sharp writing and one of the best casts in TV history.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
By the latter half of the '90s and going into the 2000s, the WB was better known for its popular dramas with predominantly white casts, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, 7th Heaven, Charmed, Dawson's Creek, and Felicity.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
Raw fabrics, wool/cotton blends and stripe weaves, as well as green and red casts are among the mill’s latest areas of focus.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
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Beyond vaccines and autism, the MAHA plan casts a wider net, targeting ultraprocessed food, water quality, fluoride exposure, and the use of prescription drugs in children.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
But the Farm Bill casts a long shadow.
—Robert Hoban, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The stages of the eclipse include penumbral and umbral phases, which refer to the two main parts of the shadow that the moon casts.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Told over the course of three celebratory gatherings, the film casts a wry look at Dominican identity, middle-class idiosyncrasies and the fragile threads that bind a family together.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Yet Aster casts their motives as unprincipled and self-serving.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
The stages of the eclipse include penumbral and umbral phases, which refer to the two main parts of the shadow that the moon casts.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
The supernatural power of their chemistry casts a warm glow over everything around them, which is the key element to what makes the series work.
—Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
But the stark, brooding palette of Tortured Poets casts an unforgiving light on some of the least consistent writing of her career.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
Since The White Lotus features ensemble casts without leads, nearly all of the show’s nominations came in the supporting categories.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The slaughter of the innocents that follows the birth of Jesus in the Book of Matthew is depicted by limp infants that Gaudí modelled on casts of actual stillborn babies.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Both zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, the most common mineral filters, are notoriously finicky ingredients—the thick white powders are cosmetically inelegant and prone to leaving white casts, particularly on deeper skin tones.
—Dani Hardman, Allure, 15 Sep. 2025
Lucey said Opera San Jose founder Irene Dalis’ solution was to have two casts for each show, but today’s budgets just don’t allow for that.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
The First 70 Years contains impeccable research and analysis, accompanied by fascinating photos of the sets, film crews, and casts.
—Michael Taube, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The show was an instant smash, thanks to sharp writing and one of the best casts in TV history.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
By the latter half of the '90s and going into the 2000s, the WB was better known for its popular dramas with predominantly white casts, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, 7th Heaven, Charmed, Dawson's Creek, and Felicity.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
Raw fabrics, wool/cotton blends and stripe weaves, as well as green and red casts are among the mill’s latest areas of focus.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for casts
Verb
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Everything in the universe radiates, pumping out heat.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Just as Queenz Eye’s fashion choices embrace contrast and individuality, their music radiates the same spirit of boldness and diversity.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
27 Aug. 2025
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Streaming Thursdays on Disney+ and Hulu, the podcast is produced by BBC Studios and aims to deepen fan engagement throughout Season 34.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Kamo‘oalewa is one of the destinations of China’s Tianwen-2 mission launched in May, which aims to collect and return samples from the space rock in 2027.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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As Washington prepares to begin camp later this month, Coulibaly's recovery will be closely monitored.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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At Yeyo’s, chef and founder Rafael Rios prepares some of the best Mexican food in the region.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Malik Willis #2 of the Green Bay Packers throws a pass in the first quarter during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on August 23, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Kraft and Musgrave ran free all game, and Love missed a couple other throws to receivers who were open downfield.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As always with space weather, forecasts carry uncertainty and auroras can be fickle.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, these forecasts can change as conditions develop going into fall and winter.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Available in four natural-looking shades that are neither too red nor too gray, this whisper-soft powder offers a foolproof way to accentuate your arches and create the illusion of fullness without the reality of smudges or streaks.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Create cut leather acorns in neutral shades and string them up with thick twine or ribbon.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For all its outré looks, Area has had its over-the-top runway styles translate into highly covetable denim styles and slinky miniskirts and jackets covered in signature rhinestones and pearls.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Pittman noted the Rebels didn’t run their offense at their standard lightning pace for much of the game and did a lot of looks to the sidelines for late play adjustments.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Cells can be referred to by expressions in other cells using a special function use() with relative coordinates.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Enough expressions of preference create a sort of consensus, one that celebrates the uncertainty that comes with ranking players.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Casts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casts. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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