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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
Jeremy Haefner, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
The ceremony’s cancellation, coming just weeks before the Academy Awards, casts a shadow over the upcoming contraction negotiations between the WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents the studios and streamers.
—Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Jackson casts his candidacy as a story of experience as much as redemption.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
But its fight with the Pentagon now casts a pall over that prospect.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
The Earth casts a shadow on the moon's surface, dimming it.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Sallae Mae casts a flirty glance at the sweaty, bearded man who's called out to her the loudest.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Morton plays Bayard, Michael’s celebrity lawyer father who casts a long shadow and values success above all else.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
The film casts their lives as a testament to the power of science and paints discovery as the ultimate act of self-discovery.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Nostalgia surrounding the revival operates on multiple levels, spanning memories of the original stage run, late-night screenings, and decades of shadow casts.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
The nostalgia surrounding the revival operates on multiple levels, spanning memories of the original stage run, late-night screenings, and decades of shadow casts.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
The casts included Mark Delavan (Wotan), Lise Lindstrom (Brünnhilde), Daniel Johansson (Siegfried), Christopher Ventris (Siegmund), Sara Jakubiak (Sieglinde), Tómas Tómasson (Alberich) and Michael Laurenz (Mime).
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
This first episode didn’t remind me so much of Survivor but of the few seasons of The Real World Homecoming that reunited old reality casts well into middle age.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
There are posters from the movies and photos of all the different casts.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Among the topics of debate was a lack of big stars among casts, the growth outlook and the benefit of being able to watch microdramas in one of the most private spaces.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
Carrying the casts back to the laboratory with the wind in their hair, the archaeologists took one final look back.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
While some current political debate casts doubt about the value of higher education, research consistently shows that a bachelor’s degree remains one of the strongest predictors of long-term economic mobility.
—Jeremy Haefner, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
The ceremony’s cancellation, coming just weeks before the Academy Awards, casts a shadow over the upcoming contraction negotiations between the WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents the studios and streamers.
—Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Jackson casts his candidacy as a story of experience as much as redemption.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
But its fight with the Pentagon now casts a pall over that prospect.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
The Earth casts a shadow on the moon's surface, dimming it.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Sallae Mae casts a flirty glance at the sweaty, bearded man who's called out to her the loudest.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Morton plays Bayard, Michael’s celebrity lawyer father who casts a long shadow and values success above all else.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
The film casts their lives as a testament to the power of science and paints discovery as the ultimate act of self-discovery.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
Noun
But for fans who’ve lived with this show across decades — through different casts, different eras, different presidents being parodied on cold opens — the real measure of Michaels’ impact is harder to quantify.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Nostalgia surrounding the revival operates on multiple levels, spanning memories of the original stage run, late-night screenings, and decades of shadow casts.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
The nostalgia surrounding the revival operates on multiple levels, spanning memories of the original stage run, late-night screenings, and decades of shadow casts.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
The casts included Mark Delavan (Wotan), Lise Lindstrom (Brünnhilde), Daniel Johansson (Siegfried), Christopher Ventris (Siegmund), Sara Jakubiak (Sieglinde), Tómas Tómasson (Alberich) and Michael Laurenz (Mime).
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
This first episode didn’t remind me so much of Survivor but of the few seasons of The Real World Homecoming that reunited old reality casts well into middle age.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
There are posters from the movies and photos of all the different casts.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Among the topics of debate was a lack of big stars among casts, the growth outlook and the benefit of being able to watch microdramas in one of the most private spaces.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
Carrying the casts back to the laboratory with the wind in their hair, the archaeologists took one final look back.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for casts
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Godoy radiates effortless charisma, a kind of uncynical openness that feels both childlike and magnetic.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Red thread radiates from Stalin’s eyes like light from a malevolent sun, while other faces disappear behind horizontal bars of stitching, imprisoned by embroidery.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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For every stay booked, Nômade donates $1 to Tulum Sostenible, an organization that aims to help protect the ecosystem, clean trash from the streets and ocean, and promote waste reduction.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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The new partnership aims to address this challenge by leveraging H2Pro’s Decoupled Water Electrolysis (DWE) technology.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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The first step prepares the surface so the natural cleaners can work better.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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Friday, March 20 The medical transcriber types and prepares medical reports for doctors at Atascadero State Hospital.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Coleman fields a grounder and throws it to second, bringing up the bottom of the third.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Brown responds by shoving the officer's hand down, and after the second shove, the officer throws two punches.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Because of the war and higher oil prices, traders have pushed their forecasts further into the summer for when the Fed could begin cutting rates again.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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That's above analyst forecasts of about $304 million and represents about 47% year-over-year growth, marking the third straight quarter of acceleration.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As for the colors and prints that embrace this design, monochromatic trousers are the most popular—in shades like khaki, camel or sand—and plain designs, though pinstripes also work as the sole print.—
Tatiana Ojea,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
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Fruit Salad To keep things chic and simple, opt for a neutral base and ask for cherry, strawberry, orange, and blueberry designs in muted shades, with pale green stems to keep the look fun but not too outré.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Put your winter boots back in the shoe closet—these comfy spring looks are perfect for every occasion.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Pairing those two together in nickel and dime packages could create uncanny pre-snap looks for opposing offenses.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Publicly, his expressions of exasperation are a common sight as his Rockets coworkers brick shots or both defensive rotations.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Even so, extinction of the expressions of our past, of our symbols, is always possible.—
Travis Whitlock,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Casts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casts. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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