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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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
Naveen Kumar, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately, politics casts a long shadow over humanity’s efforts to reach the stars.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
University of Wisconsin-Madison master’s student Cassie Semenas casts a ballot at Lowell Center residence hall in Madison, during Wisconsin’s spring election, which included a state Supreme Court contest, April 7, 2026.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
One evening, Emma makes a dark confession that casts her in a completely different light; Charlie’s reaction, in turn, shakes her trust.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
During their flyby on April 6, 2026, the Artemis II crew captured a portion of the moon along the boundary between lunar day and night, where low-angle sunlight casts long, dramatic shadows across the surface, revealing rugged topography, craters and ridges in striking detail.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Mother Mary casts Hathaway as the title character, who was previously described as a Lady Gaga-meets-Swift hybrid who flees a tour and winds up seeking out an old friend and fashion designer (Michaela Coel) who helped shape her public persona.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
So naturally in a state that treats basketball like a religion and the sport’s biggest stars like royalty, nobody casts a bigger shadow in this community now than the slender 6-foot-6, 196-pound, 19-year-old freshman who changed Final Four weekend with one brilliant shining moment Sunday afternoon.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
That 1968 Roman Polanski horror film casts a long shadow over They Will Kill You, which also involves unwitting victims, eccentric neighbors, heinous rituals, and hell’s landlord.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
The Shubert engagements will feature different casts than were seen at The Bushnell.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
The actor from Adults and Big Mistakes rose to the top of fan dream-casts for the roles of Wyatt Hayes and Troy Barrett.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
But with season 50 dipping into casts from seasons prior, those archetypes are resurfacing.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2026
Those immersive performances would feature casts and guests walking the venue.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
No one would deny that casting is an important part of a movie, but who really believes that casting directors choose casts independent of directors and executives?
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Donchey was delighted with the fast and enthusiastic response, and six plays, ranging from 15 to 30 minutes with casts of three to six actors, were selected.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
From a Canada perspective, Davies’ injury casts doubt not just on his availability for the March international window but perhaps beyond.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
There are moments, in director Joe Mantello’s grand and spare production, set in a kind of purgatorial garage, when Lane’s innate funnyman persona casts resonant shadows.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately, politics casts a long shadow over humanity’s efforts to reach the stars.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
University of Wisconsin-Madison master’s student Cassie Semenas casts a ballot at Lowell Center residence hall in Madison, during Wisconsin’s spring election, which included a state Supreme Court contest, April 7, 2026.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
One evening, Emma makes a dark confession that casts her in a completely different light; Charlie’s reaction, in turn, shakes her trust.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
During their flyby on April 6, 2026, the Artemis II crew captured a portion of the moon along the boundary between lunar day and night, where low-angle sunlight casts long, dramatic shadows across the surface, revealing rugged topography, craters and ridges in striking detail.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Mother Mary casts Hathaway as the title character, who was previously described as a Lady Gaga-meets-Swift hybrid who flees a tour and winds up seeking out an old friend and fashion designer (Michaela Coel) who helped shape her public persona.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
So naturally in a state that treats basketball like a religion and the sport’s biggest stars like royalty, nobody casts a bigger shadow in this community now than the slender 6-foot-6, 196-pound, 19-year-old freshman who changed Final Four weekend with one brilliant shining moment Sunday afternoon.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
That 1968 Roman Polanski horror film casts a long shadow over They Will Kill You, which also involves unwitting victims, eccentric neighbors, heinous rituals, and hell’s landlord.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
László Nemes, Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Jafar Panahi, all making movies in French with French casts.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
The Shubert engagements will feature different casts than were seen at The Bushnell.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
The actor from Adults and Big Mistakes rose to the top of fan dream-casts for the roles of Wyatt Hayes and Troy Barrett.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
But with season 50 dipping into casts from seasons prior, those archetypes are resurfacing.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2026
Those immersive performances would feature casts and guests walking the venue.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
No one would deny that casting is an important part of a movie, but who really believes that casting directors choose casts independent of directors and executives?
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Donchey was delighted with the fast and enthusiastic response, and six plays, ranging from 15 to 30 minutes with casts of three to six actors, were selected.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
From a Canada perspective, Davies’ injury casts doubt not just on his availability for the March international window but perhaps beyond.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for casts
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That said, Condor's bubbliness radiates through the screen.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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The 6-foot-5, blue-eyed Cipriani — an under-the-radar figure around the entertainment industry who’s now at the center of one of its biggest stories — radiates main character energy.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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Amazon aims to have the best membership service in the world, and live sports have become a big part of it.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Hatfield said the cooperative aims to lease back its headquarters site, one of the smaller buildings on the campus, from any buyer.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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As The Studio prepares its return to Hollywood for Season 2, the cast will be missing one bright star following Catherine O’Hara’s death at age 71.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2026
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As the church prepares to celebrate Christ’s resurrection on Easter, its members hope for renewal and liberation of their homeland as the fate of its governance hangs in the balance.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Through all these threads, The Audacity throws itself headlong at some of tech’s biggest hot-button topics, including privacy, AI and, in an oddly halfhearted subplot involving JoAnne’s son, Everett Bliunck’s Orson, the manosphere, with an eye as cold as its characters.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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Spieth, nine holes away from another wire-to-wire victory, throws it away with a collapse around Amen Corner that is shocking even by Augusta National standards.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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But tropical activity that year, fueled by record warm oceans, ended up above-normal, defying almost all early forecasts.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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Researchers will be honing their forecasts as the season approaches, and will release additional outlooks in June, July and August.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Its softer and more feminine guise includes floral upholstery in lemony shades.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Nodding to the ‘90s, these oval shades are the perfect pair to throw in your purse and pull out when Paris has one of those beautifully sunny days that practically beg for an entire afternoon sunbathing on a café terrace with a glass of rosé in hand.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Granted, a picture can’t really tell us much aside from general looks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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The soft pink color adds a light and airy feel to the room, while the reversible leaf print gives you two looks in one.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The astronauts’ expressions of admiration and longing for Earth echo a long history of space explorers gaining new appreciation for their home planet.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes, lending a sympathetic ear on the phone is awkward because there are no facial expressions to fall back on.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Casts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casts. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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