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
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
The mayor presides over City Council meetings, represents the city publicly and casts tie-breaking votes.
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Josh Bergeron,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
This involves three attachment points and casts a wider glow.
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Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Meanwhile, Father Presutti casts his eyes beyond New York City.
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Rufus Walker,
Rolling Stone,
28 June 2026
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.
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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
Rick Ellis,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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.
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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
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
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
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
Verb
Based on Harper Lee's seminal novel, the movie casts Gregory Peck as lawyer Atticus Finch, who in Depression-era Alabama defends a Black man wrongly accused of raping a young white woman.
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
The mayor presides over City Council meetings, represents the city publicly and casts tie-breaking votes.
—
Josh Bergeron,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
This involves three attachment points and casts a wider glow.
—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Meanwhile, Father Presutti casts his eyes beyond New York City.
—
Rufus Walker,
Rolling Stone,
28 June 2026
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.
—
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
Noun
And the streamer also held a red carpet and cocktail party for them with the casts the day before the public Obsessed Fest.
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Rick Ellis,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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
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
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
The principals of Midsummer bear more than a passing resemblance to the reality TV casts of the 21st century.
—
Literary Hub,
2 June 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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Brennan, though, throws the first wrench into the works by instead trying to establish his credibility.
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To the community whose history has been scrubbed from public view even as the nation throws itself a party in the name of freedom?
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The Environmental Protection Agency encourages checking local weather forecasts and heat advisories before spending time outdoors.
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Twice a day, Hoeflich's office publishes rip current forecasts, which help inform local beaches.
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Sculptures and paintings by local artists are sprinkled throughout the 18 rooms, which are swathed in pastel shades like apricot and mint, reminiscent of the artwork and architecture in Emirdag’s other home in the South of France.
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Having a wide array of Tinted Moisturizer and Secret Camouflage shades right at my fingertips completely took the guesswork out of putting together this routine.
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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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Altitude can also produce meaningfully different interpretations of the grape—higher sites can create wines that are more mineral and tense, while other locations yield softer and more fragrant expressions.
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Denby, as a critic, was fascinated by the great dancer Vaslav Nijinsky, as much for his expressions as for his torso, arms, or legs.
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“Casts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casts. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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