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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3
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
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Like the living room, the bedroom is painted the same flat white but the quality of the eastern light filtering into the bedroom casts a buttery glow.
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Marissa Gluck,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
In the background, the soft morning sunlight casts a warm glow, illuminating a spread of orange juice, tea, and a baguette sandwich with butter and jam.
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Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
As co-creator (with series director Jeff Schaffer, a Curb and Seinfeld alum) and star, David casts himself as the fly in many historical ointments.
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Judy Berman,
Time,
24 June 2026
Yet despite the rollback of renewable energy tax credits and a federal government that routinely casts doubt on its efficacy, solar combined with batteries remains by far the fastest-growing energy source in the US, accounting for 91% of new power added to the grid in the first quarter of the year.
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Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
Shefferman casts a wide net among winemakers, vintners, and brokers in his quest to buy bottles that would normally be sold to wineries’ private club members.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
Avila Chevalier has not held political office and casts herself as an outsider.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
Furthermore, Kalambay casts doubt on the idea that Ilunga was fearful for his own or his family’s life.
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Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
These declining numbers for both on screen and behind-the-scenes representation arrive on the heels of recent UCLA reports that find audiences actually prefer films with diverse casts.
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Matt Minton,
Variety,
17 June 2026
The New Hampshire native is also well known to fans of John Sayles, having appeared in the ensemble casts of Return of the Secaucus Seven (1979), Matewan (1987), Eight Men Out (1988), and Sunshine State (2002).
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Maggie Fremont,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
But everyone who attended IndieWire and Disney’s Pass the Remote panel on Thursday left with a better understanding of the ways that our favorite shows assemble their casts.
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Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
Additionally, McAfee also does alt-casts for events like the College Football Championship and Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
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Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
The principals of Midsummer bear more than a passing resemblance to the reality TV casts of the 21st century.
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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.
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Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
Verb
Since launching his menswear brand in 2015, the Mexican American designer casts the same key models repeatedly, such as Shaid Anaya, who takes breaks from his regular job as a construction workers to walk his shows.
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Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Like the living room, the bedroom is painted the same flat white but the quality of the eastern light filtering into the bedroom casts a buttery glow.
—
Marissa Gluck,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
In the background, the soft morning sunlight casts a warm glow, illuminating a spread of orange juice, tea, and a baguette sandwich with butter and jam.
—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
As co-creator (with series director Jeff Schaffer, a Curb and Seinfeld alum) and star, David casts himself as the fly in many historical ointments.
—
Judy Berman,
Time,
24 June 2026
Yet despite the rollback of renewable energy tax credits and a federal government that routinely casts doubt on its efficacy, solar combined with batteries remains by far the fastest-growing energy source in the US, accounting for 91% of new power added to the grid in the first quarter of the year.
—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
Shefferman casts a wide net among winemakers, vintners, and brokers in his quest to buy bottles that would normally be sold to wineries’ private club members.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
Avila Chevalier has not held political office and casts herself as an outsider.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
Furthermore, Kalambay casts doubt on the idea that Ilunga was fearful for his own or his family’s life.
—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Noun
Data from the report also indicated that streaming films with at least somewhat diverse casts tended to outperform in terms of audience and social media engagement.
—
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
These declining numbers for both on screen and behind-the-scenes representation arrive on the heels of recent UCLA reports that find audiences actually prefer films with diverse casts.
—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
17 June 2026
The New Hampshire native is also well known to fans of John Sayles, having appeared in the ensemble casts of Return of the Secaucus Seven (1979), Matewan (1987), Eight Men Out (1988), and Sunshine State (2002).
—
Maggie Fremont,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
But everyone who attended IndieWire and Disney’s Pass the Remote panel on Thursday left with a better understanding of the ways that our favorite shows assemble their casts.
—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
Additionally, McAfee also does alt-casts for events like the College Football Championship and Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for casts
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This way, the whole surface area of each droplet radiates away heat.
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The field absorbs solar radiation from the sun and radiates that heat back onto the pitch.
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That's significant because the nonprofit aims to reduce the stigma of mental health disorders, especially among Asian American families.
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As Europe seeks to expand its position in advanced semiconductor technologies, the new partnership aims to create a production environment capable of supporting both startups and established companies working on photonic chip innovations.
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Trying to shed ‘nice-guy tendencies’ Jeff Whittington stands in front of the room, flashes a boyish smile, and prepares to be lambasted.
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Running from June 11 to July 19, 13 matches will be played across the two cities of Toronto and Vancouver as the country prepares to welcome significant international crowds.
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On Harmony, their sophomore album, the duo gleefully throws dubstep, nu-metal, and trap in a blender with the lid off, letting their influences splatter the walls and drawing out their initials.
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Meyer's feature debut follows Frankie (Stewart) and Molly (Shawkat), a pair of pot-loving best friends who get mixed up in a case of mistaken identity that throws their lives into chaos.
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Bring extra food and water, fuel up your vehicle in town, prepare for longer travel times than expected, check weather forecasts, and bring essentials for backcountry travel.
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Another company that saw its shares jump 15% was Qualcomm, after the chipmaker raised its forecasts for non-handset revenue in fiscal 2029 to $40 billion, nearly doubling its previous projection of $22 billion.
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This button-down is available in two shades of blue, black, white, and blue-and-white stripes — all easy-to-wear neutrals.
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The Owen model introduced last season was presented through new materials, color shades reinterpreting the boat shoe’s aesthetic.
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Scroll on for the ultimate breakdown and get inspired to put your spin on these looks for your next getaway.
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While traditional tailoring and minimalist silhouettes dominated the red carpet, prospects masterfully personalized their looks.
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Her style was wholly her own, with a delightfully strange mix of off-kilter compositions, deadpan facial expressions, and historical references.
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By incorporating realistic facial expressions and responsive dialogue, the system is intended to create a more immersive and engaging learning experience.
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“Casts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casts. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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