CASTS Synonyms: 244 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

Step inside the glassy tower and the mood softens instantly; warm wood panelling, geometric latticework and ikebana arrangements nod to traditional craftsmanship; lantern-like lighting casts a gentle glow across stone floors and neutral textiles. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026 The lieutenant governor also presides over the state Senate and casts tie-breaking votes. — Senior Editor, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 Organizers focused on election protection efforts stress that the goal is to ensure every voter casts their vote and the person who gets the most votes is declared the winner — all regardless of political party. — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 Light from the 1970s casts harsh shadows on a smartphone case. — Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026 When Ondo's token holders want to vote, the company collects their voting preferences and casts the corresponding votes through Broadridge. — Isabella Gao, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026 The campaign casts the veteran actor, best known for his beloved work as Snow on Game of Thrones, in a variety of scenes that evoke the season. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026 The spectre of Midwest emo looms large; American Football in particular casts a considerable shadow. — Nick Laskin, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026 The bear was also recently featured in Southern Living — for a few months each fall, a local mountain casts a shadow shaped like a bear onto the fall foliage below. — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026

Noun

The casts of various iterations of the Star Trek franchise took to social media to honor their costar, who played Captain Jean-Luc Picard, following news of the actor’s death at age 86 on Thursday. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026 Lucille Ix, Advance Denim’s marketing associate, said the mill has added more complexity to its indigo shades with subtle inky green casts. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026 Streaming films featuring casts with a majority of minorities also slipped from 41 percent to roughly 26 percent. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026 The celebrities sucked up a lot of air, and so the show leaned in, switching to all-celebrity casts. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026 The city institution, which artistic director Robert Drake describes as Georgia's longest-running theater, also holds the distinction of being the first professional theater to integrate both its casts and audience in the southeastern United States. — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 This year, all eyes were on the casts of Sterling Point, Off Campus, and The Shards. — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026 Though the canvas comes from China, Roth relies on local craftspeople for other tools and materials, such as the casts used to cut the pockets. — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for casts

Verb

Today, calling from London on a bright afternoon, Melanie radiates optimism.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2026
Joy radiates from the image, bringing a sense of reclamation not only to Destin, but also to the sea of people who see themselves in him.

— Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 19 Oct. 2026

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Verb

By increasing its manufacturing capacity, the company aims to strengthen its ability to deliver advanced systems to customers.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
The florist, which aims to open in late November, will specialize in seasonal floral arrangements and specialty bouquets.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of aims

Verb

The product deeply hydrates and prepares her complexion for crease-free, cake-proof red carpet makeup.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026
The team has struggled to compete in recent years, going 64-98 last season, its second in its temporary home at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento as the team prepares for a move to Las Vegas.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of prepares

Verb

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4S rubber provides exceptional grip, though throws-up plenty of road noise.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
Welcome to a Thursday Nightcaps — the one where LPGA star Charley Hull throws her bikini in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit ring for the first time.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of throws

Noun

The chipmaker reported third-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street forecasts, with revenues at the data center business nearly doubling over the period.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
The brothers began studying the weather more precisely, noticing patterns in forecasts and how the weather actually plays out around us.

— Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of forecasts

Noun

This was especially important on Wildwood, which features a huge range of costumes; in the city sequences everyone is dressed in modern clothing, whereas in the forest characters have more fantastical looks.

— Andrew Webster, The Verge, 24 Oct. 2026
Gap is one of the first mass brands to pursue a major integration, encouraging users to try on Gap products and share their looks within the app.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of looks

Noun

Companies must submit non-proprietary expressions of interest outlining their relevant expertise.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
Austin selected 46 of the original collection’s 96 barrels to create the blend used in both expressions.

— Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2026