husks 1 of 2

noun

plural of husk
as in sheaths
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of husk
as in peels
to remove the natural covering of the tedious task of husking coconuts

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Recent Examples of husks
Noun
While waiting for the water to boil, shuck the corn and discard the husks. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026 For corn grilled in the husk, look for husks that are lightly charred in spots. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026 Psyllium Fiber Psyllium is a soluble fiber made from the husks of Plantago ovata seeds. — Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026 The burning husks of large trucks transporting fuel and derailed train cars were filmed and photographed by civilians and Ukrainian military drones, highlighting supply chain disruptions. — Marc Santora, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for husks
  1. sheaths
  2. peels
  3. casings
  4. barks
  5. coverings
  6. hulls
  7. shells
  8. pods
Noun
  • The research team says future versions may use adjustable sheaths or elastic materials to fit a wider range of bodies.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
  • To further the house’s connection to nature, Wright used flagstone flooring inside and out and employed large sheaths of glass windows for visual continuity.
    — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Definition of sheaths
Verb
  • As autumn progresses, the husk peels back, revealing the orange berries.
    — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Nordic noir suggests the presence of violence and hatred beneath the tranquillity and order of the Scandinavian welfare state, just as Southern noir peels back hospitality and charm to reveal repressed family secrets and moral decay.
    — Peter C. Baker, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of peels
Noun
  • If internal fluid pressure drops during aggressive extraction, the surrounding earth squeezes the cavern inward, permanently shrinking total storage capacity and crushing steel well casings.
    — Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Five bullet casings were recovered from the scene, where Hernandez-Lopez was pronounced dead.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of casings
Verb
  • Despite his breed, Genji has yet to discover the famous Shiba scream and, in fact, barely barks.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Cumming barks in a jump-scare moment that takes the group by surprise.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of barks
Noun
  • The temperamental weather conditions stemming from a looming storm had staff quickly setting up plastic coverings around the tent throughout Osaka’s conversation to protect from the oncoming rain.
    — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The thieves wore no disguises or face coverings according to a report by Vienna’s police department.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of coverings
Noun
  • The front cross-beam (a structure that links the hulls at the front of the boat) snapped and the catamaran collapsed into its constituent pieces, with the wingsail falling to the water.
    — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The immediate response should include recording how long ships have remained stationary, inspecting hulls, forecasting their first ports of call and expanding monitoring for nonnative species.
    — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of hulls
Noun
  • Scoop them out of pumpkins, or buy them with or without shells.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Investigators found a dozen 9mm shells in the middle of North 18th Avenue, indicating the victims didn't fire any rounds.
    — WCCO Staff, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of shells
Noun
  • The new space will support production, testing and integration of Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) pods for the US Navy and Australian government, along with other airborne radar programs.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • To be legal under the new law, a vaping device must be both refillable (or use replaceable pods) and have a rechargeable battery.
    — Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of pods

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“Husks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husks. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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