as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
corn husks a high stone wall is the husk that protects the actor from prying curiosity seekers
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Recent Examples of husk
Vogue, 30 Mar. 2025
The Reason For The Trash Can Littering the ground in stringy piles were tufts of corn silk and discarded corn husks.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
Aaron Calvin, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2019
As Alex, Sturridge does a good job of husking himself as the story goes sour.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2019
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Noun
Psyllium husk, which is in this easy-to-take capsule, is a form of soluble fiber that has incredible results for those suffering from constipation.
—Vogue, 30 Mar. 2025
The Reason For The Trash Can Littering the ground in stringy piles were tufts of corn silk and discarded corn husks.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
Verb
Some sold for several hundred dollars, husks good only for spare parts.
—Aaron Calvin, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2019
As Alex, Sturridge does a good job of husking himself as the story goes sour.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for husk
Noun
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He was arrested in December 2022 in Pennsylvania after forensic evidence linked him to the murders, including DNA found on a knife sheath at the crime scene and cellphone data placing him near the victims' home multiple times. Jan. 4, 2023 Kohberger was extradited to Idaho on Jan. 4, 2023.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2025
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Their evidence would have included DNA evidence that linked him to a knife sheath found at the crime scene.—
July 2,
CBS News,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Keep your eyes peeled for beavers in the three lakes, moose grazing near the shoreline, and various bird species throughout the journey.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
7 July 2025
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Nailing down these basics might sound tedious, but trust us: These habits will save your future self (and sensitive skin) a whole lot of pain, peeling, and regret down the line.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
7 July 2025
Noun
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The sturdy metal casing and long battery life make this configuration ideal for working on the go, so have a laptop bag handy.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2025
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Police found ten bullet casings on the scene, and security video showed a white BMW SUV leaving after the shooting.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Contreras, the excitable ex-Cub, took exception and barked at Palencia.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Mabel responds by barking and then races into the kitchen.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Some 80,000 shells will be launched more than 1,000 feet above the East River.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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While uncooked eggs usually last in the fridge for longer, the process of hard-cooking eggs creates a thin layer of water between the cooked egg and the shell, which becomes an inviting environment for bacteria to grow, including the kinds of bacteria that lead an egg to spoil, per the USDA.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Any parts of the hull that weren't quickly buried by silt have long since decomposed in the water.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 June 2025
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The interior of hull number one features three cabins, three heads, a generous central salon, and a large galley.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 June 2025
Noun
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During recent federal immigration operations, agents involved almost completely cover their faces with masks or other coverings to protect their identities.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
25 June 2025
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Works from Litchfield County creators appear throughout Belden House, including custom wall coverings by twenty2 Wallpaper & Grasscloth,and ceramic lamps by Dumais Made.—
Marcia DeSanctis,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2025
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“Husk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husk. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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