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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
Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
The finding casts doubt on previous studies that used these tools without accounting for intelligence and suggests depression screening in doctor’s offices may be flawed.
—Simon Makin, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
But beneath the joy and abandon, the AIDS crisis casts an ever-deepening shadow.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 11 May 2026
With gorgeous period detail, this is a film that casts a spell.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 May 2026
Putin, who ordered troops into Ukraine in February 2022, casts European powers as warmongers for supporting Ukraine with tens of billions of dollars in support, weapons and intelligence.
—Guy Faulconbridge, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Parenting naturally casts one partner as the caregiver, but often that role expands beyond the kids to include managing the household and the needs of a spouse — both logistically and emotionally.
—Patricia Neligan, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Standing by the practice ring is a forest green Rolex platform clock that casts a sundial-esque shadow on a basket weave brick path.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
The documentary casts a wider net.
—Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Marlow Stern, Variety, 3 June 2026
If anything, the story during the semiquincentennial casts George as more of a whole person than the tyrant depicted in the ad hominem complaints peppered throughout the Declaration of Independence.
—Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 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
Sluggy surfaces, inky indigo, green casts, wool and cashmere blends and flocked finishes put a denim spin on it.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 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 film casts Courtenay as Norman, the devoted, slightly fey dresser to a declining Shakespearean actor (Finney) touring England during the Blitz.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
The finding casts doubt on previous studies that used these tools without accounting for intelligence and suggests depression screening in doctor’s offices may be flawed.
—Simon Makin, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
But beneath the joy and abandon, the AIDS crisis casts an ever-deepening shadow.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 11 May 2026
With gorgeous period detail, this is a film that casts a spell.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 May 2026
Putin, who ordered troops into Ukraine in February 2022, casts European powers as warmongers for supporting Ukraine with tens of billions of dollars in support, weapons and intelligence.
—Guy Faulconbridge, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Parenting naturally casts one partner as the caregiver, but often that role expands beyond the kids to include managing the household and the needs of a spouse — both logistically and emotionally.
—Patricia Neligan, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Standing by the practice ring is a forest green Rolex platform clock that casts a sundial-esque shadow on a basket weave brick path.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
The documentary casts a wider net.
—Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Noun
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
If anything, the story during the semiquincentennial casts George as more of a whole person than the tyrant depicted in the ad hominem complaints peppered throughout the Declaration of Independence.
—Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 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
Sluggy surfaces, inky indigo, green casts, wool and cashmere blends and flocked finishes put a denim spin on it.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 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
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The vibrant floral print of this Vince Camuto Maxi Dress practically radiates vacation energy.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Mineral Milk feels like cozying up with a blanket on a cold beach day, with lavender, sea salt, and an amber accord that radiates warmth.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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The new act aims to address overdependence on third countries for chip design and manufacturing and insufficient preparedness for crises, a proposal for the regulation said.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Mu’s annual play-reading festival began more than three decades ago and aims to lower barriers and provide resources for Asian American playwrights to land works on stage.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026
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As Kansas City prepares to host massive crowds for the FIFA World Cup and accompanying events, law enforcement officials say security plans have been shaped in part by lessons learned from the 2024 Chiefs Super Bowl rally shooting.—
Ben Wheeler
May 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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His ruling comes as another federal judge prepares to issue a decision in a similar set of lawsuits based in Boston, expected as early as June.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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That is, until a conversation about having children throws their relationship into a tailspin.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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The next season will follow up with the pair after the season-one finale, in which newcomer Hunter Davenport (Charlie Evans) throws a wrench in Dean and Allie’s secret relationship.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
28 May 2026
Noun
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For real-time forecasts based on your location, consider using a space weather app.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
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Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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The rooms 77 villas, all spacious, sleek and polished in varying shades of oak.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Getting off the plane, Chamberlain was wearing shades on a gloomy day.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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The show also includes looks that are really about preserving the performer’s face and employing subtle transformations via stubble or smaller prosthetic pieces.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
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The Spurs scored only 40 points in the entire second half and struggled to generate good looks in the fourth quarter.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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The muted expressions in Hong Kong underlined the decline in civil liberties promised by Beijing when the former British colony returned to Chinese rule in 1997.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Without such a history, an LLM can only rephrase expressions of moral reasoning found in its training data.—
Ted Chiang,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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“Casts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casts. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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