CASTS Synonyms: 244 Similar and Opposite Words

casts 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of cast

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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Relevance

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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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casts

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noun

plural of cast

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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achromatisms

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

Verb

The diagrid also casts cool shadows that shift as the day goes by. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 Check out the colorful leaves and mountain landscape by visiting the mountain that casts The Shadow, Whiteside. — Eva Flowe october 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026 The 2016 presidential election outcome still casts a shadow over the political handicapping world and feeds the narrative that Trump is immune from electoral trends. — Nathan Gonzales Cq-Roll Call, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026 The threat of a lengthy delay leaves WBD in limbo and casts a brief chilling effect over media M&A more broadly. — Catriona Marangi, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 At least, until Verity’s final letter casts doubt upon Lowen’s self-righteous ending. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 6 Oct. 2026 Working frequently with stylist Ib Kamara, Pavarotti casts Black models as goddesses, queens, or warriors. — Alison S. Cohn, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 The intense lunar spotlight casts significant glare across the cluster, heavily washing out its faint blue reflection nebulosity. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2026 The set of three miniature lights each features a vintage hanging-lantern design that looks straight out of a storybook and casts a warm gold glow across your collection. — Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026

Noun

Game Changer season eight has been all about escalation, with the producers focusing on audacious ideas, technically complicated setups, and bigger, more chaotic casts. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026 Madden, whose most popular films, including Shakespeare in Love and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, always work in the service of their casts, demonstrates an unforced touch that allows both the story and his leads ample room to breathe. — Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026 The backdrop of the Bay of Naples and the frescoes and statues and plaster-body-casts of Pompeii. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 From artwork and tattoos to lifelike casts and preservation, here are some unique ways to memorialize a once-in-a-lifetime pet. — Yvonne Villasenor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Filmmakers, directors, and ensemble casts often drop in for panels and q&a’s that feel more like intimate fireside chats than PR interviews. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026 The casts that immobilized his broken and crushed bones are long gone, too. — Jan Thacker, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026 Reality shows with repertory casts reward behavior that would, in real life, usually be symptomatic of a personality disorder. — Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 31 Aug. 2026 Its first projects will include a romantic comedy, coming-of-age story and thriller, the titles and casts of which will be announced in the coming months, according to a press release. — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for casts

Verb

Zuckerberg is played by shapeshifter du jour Jeremy Strong, who radiates a kind of robotic clamminess.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
One of them was Maggie Bieritz, one of those people who radiates joy and wit.

— Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of radiates

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In 2025, the company opened a global fragrance atelier in Paris, called La Maison des Paroberfums, which aims to accelerate innovation across its portfolio of fragrance brands including Jo Malone London, Le Labo, Kilian Paris and more.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
The military operation there aims to restore sovereignty and confront the Houthi militia that’s attacking not just Saudi Arabia and Yemen, but the arteries of the global economy.

— Faisal J. Abbas, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of aims

Verb

Ukraine has warned that such a satellite system would prove deadly in the coming winter as Russia prepares its attacks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
The calls heap pressure on the coalition government to loosen its purse strings, threatening to undermine its reputation for fiscal discipline just as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to present his three-year fiscal plan later this month.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of prepares

Verb

The people-watching can be just as good as the art, as creative types from around the city come here to find inspiration—especially during the summer months, when the museum throws its popular experimental music parties called Warm Up.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
Worth runs for 115 yards and throws two scoring passes for the Midshipmen.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of throws

Noun

Barclays raised its forecasts for Henkel's haircare growth through 2028, with growth expected to accelerate further from the third quarter of 2027.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Sea levels are already significantly above the official tide forecasts, which are generated years in advance and don’t account for an El Niño.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of forecasts

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All 150 king rooms have private terraces, with pale woods and décor in cool taupe shades, while some of the suites have plunge pools, private gardens or two bedrooms.

— Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026
Postwar Hiroshima was a popular setting for these movie gangsters, who fought dirty, had no use for the old ceremonies, and wore flashy suits and aviator shades.

— Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of shades

Noun

Established in 2018, the Universal Composers Initiative was designed to find artists from both traditional and non-conventional professional backgrounds whose creative viewpoints translate into distinctive musical expressions.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
And yet, in both features, the Azerbaijan rising star Eldar Isgandarov does just that, walking off with some of the funniest bits, the most outrageous expressions, the most unforgettable line readings.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026