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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
Simon Makin, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
His new film casts Niels Schneider as a man nearing 40, who keeps his life and his pursuits as a photographer to himself.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 12 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
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Today, even productions with larger casts or elevated production costs have become difficult to produce.
—Glenn Davis, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
However, those differences probably don’t say much about the brains within them, according to a recent study, which compared MRI scans of modern people’s brains with casts of the inside of Neanderthal skulls.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Four casts of performers ages 4-12 will stage the story of the enigmatic candyman who invites five golden ticketholders to tour his factory.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
Here, Henry Wong, AGI Denim VP of product development and marketing, showed fabrics with strong crosshatching, vertical character and hues like jade, leaf blue and tint-free brown casts.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026
People were bandaged or put in casts, then driven onto the tarmac in ambulances with sirens blaring.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
The failure of the high-stakes talks in Pakistan after 21 hours casts doubt over the future of a fragile two-week ceasefire, due to expire on April 22.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
László Nemes, Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Jafar Panahi, all making movies in French with French casts.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
His new film casts Niels Schneider as a man nearing 40, who keeps his life and his pursuits as a photographer to himself.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 12 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
Budget trims have become customary for long-running broadcast series with big-name casts, including the Dick Wolf dramas on NBC.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Today, even productions with larger casts or elevated production costs have become difficult to produce.
—Glenn Davis, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
However, those differences probably don’t say much about the brains within them, according to a recent study, which compared MRI scans of modern people’s brains with casts of the inside of Neanderthal skulls.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Four casts of performers ages 4-12 will stage the story of the enigmatic candyman who invites five golden ticketholders to tour his factory.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
Here, Henry Wong, AGI Denim VP of product development and marketing, showed fabrics with strong crosshatching, vertical character and hues like jade, leaf blue and tint-free brown casts.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026
People were bandaged or put in casts, then driven onto the tarmac in ambulances with sirens blaring.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
The failure of the high-stakes talks in Pakistan after 21 hours casts doubt over the future of a fragile two-week ceasefire, due to expire on April 22.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
László Nemes, Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Jafar Panahi, all making movies in French with French casts.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for casts
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Pain radiates up her back after sitting for too long.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
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Inner peace radiates from you as the sun harmonizes with Jupiter.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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The 4,305-square-foot location nestled in Via Signorelli — a 10-minute walk from the city’s ADI Design Museum — aims to house all the activities of the firm under one roof, as the company has pivoted its business following investment from Gyrus Capital last year.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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Through an array of educational programming, events and activities for both children and adults, the Garden aims to create, share and apply plant wisdom to the world, according to the news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Carey Mulligan prepares for her career retrospective SAG-AFTRA conversation in Los Angeles on May 14.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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And as the men’s FIFA World Cup prepares to kick off in North America next month, with eight matches including the final set to be played in New Jersey, any misstep could result in commuter chaos for those hoping to attend matches.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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As if aware that things are about to get confusing for the audience, writer-director Ritchie throws plenty of narration at us early on, emanating from Rachel Wild (Eiza Gonzalez), the sort of ultra-confident lawyer who clearly dresses for success.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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Schlittler throws a fastball — a four-seamer, a two-seam sinker or his cutter — 91 percent of the time.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Last week, the American Hotel & Lodging Association reported hotel bookings for most host cities have tracked below initial forecasts, with particular weakness seen in Kansas City, where as many as 90% of respondents said sales were trailing a typical summer.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Jonathan Stacey will take over weather forecasts for the evening news on Fox 5.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
14 May 2026
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Glittering in its design, the black panther was accentuated and highlighted by wisps of sheer fabric that flowed from the waistline of the dress to the arrival carpet, in shades of black and gray.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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Gary, meanwhile, is a creature of the city in slick suits and a Mercedes, a divorced former cop who now leverages his old connections for vague, lucrative work that may not ever cross over into the explicitly illicit, but that definitely involves shades of gray.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
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The looks that walked down the runway also called upon the dream, soundtracked by a score that included blues icon John Lee Hooker and beloved French band Air.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The Morning Show star, 57, shared an Instagram post on Thursday, May 14, reflecting on some of her most popular banged looks throughout the years while giving some advice to fans who were thinking about getting a cut.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Shabbat is one of the great expressions of that wisdom — and one that feels especially relevant today.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Right now, finding out information about babies' stress levels is dependent on casual observation of crying, facial expressions, and movement, as well as basic vital signs, Northwestern said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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“Casts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casts. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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