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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Recent Examples of husks
Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
Coir, a fibrous material made from by-products of coconut husks; it is often used as a substitute for peat.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
The turf currently at the Trop has a mix of coconut husks with sand and cork, the pieces of which are a little bigger than previous.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The chanters scatter and daringly kick and play with the flaming husks while the audience (including me) tries not to panic.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 20 May 2026
The chiles are red as blood and dealt out by the fistful, along with those innocent-looking husks of Sichuan peppercorns that sting like bees.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Remove garlic cloves from paper husks by squeezing bottom of bulb.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2026
Coconut husks are used as charcoal in the restaurant and signature open-grill dining.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Also known as wheat kernels, wheat berries are encased in husks zipped along the tops of stalks and removed in a process known as threshing.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
Whole Pumpkin Seeds Whole pumpkin seeds have their shells, or husks, intact.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
Coir, a fibrous material made from by-products of coconut husks; it is often used as a substitute for peat.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
The turf currently at the Trop has a mix of coconut husks with sand and cork, the pieces of which are a little bigger than previous.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The chanters scatter and daringly kick and play with the flaming husks while the audience (including me) tries not to panic.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 20 May 2026
The chiles are red as blood and dealt out by the fistful, along with those innocent-looking husks of Sichuan peppercorns that sting like bees.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Remove garlic cloves from paper husks by squeezing bottom of bulb.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2026
Coconut husks are used as charcoal in the restaurant and signature open-grill dining.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Also known as wheat kernels, wheat berries are encased in husks zipped along the tops of stalks and removed in a process known as threshing.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for husks
Noun
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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The payload was designed to test a hypersonic navigation system capable of accurately identifying spacecraft position, even when communications are blocked by intense plasma sheaths during hypersonic flight.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Blending sharp humor, irreverent games and unexpected twists, each episode peels back the polished layers of today’s most talked about talent to reveal the human behind the fame… and no topic is off-limits.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Each new burst of observation, each refined model, peels back another layer, showing us just how dynamic and surprising the life of a star can be.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Shell casings were found inside the truck, Pace said, and the four other teens inside the vehicle, who were 19, 18, 17 and 16, are in custody.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Investigators recovered approximately 31 shell casings from the scene and said evidence showed multiple rounds were fired toward homes and residents.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Mac barks at Andi as the two of them drive home.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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Much like a dog that barks at every little noise and passerby, my skin is reactive.—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Other features include a playground, basketball court and overhang grid-style coverings to create more shade.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
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The legislation includes measures that ban ICE agents from wearing face coverings, prohibit ICE activity on city property, limit Philadelphia police collaboration with ICE and strengthen protections against discrimination based on citizenship and immigration status.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Gulets with their hulls for that money will give you much more, believe me.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The third and fourth hulls already under construction at the Franklin shipyard.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
Noun
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So do the large pink or queen conch, the fighting conch, the tulip band shell, the helmet shells and the cask shells.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The massive gun, which was transported in two pieces and took as many as eight hours to set up, could hurl 360-pound shells as far as 14 miles.—
Kevin Maurer,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
Noun
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After your peonies lose their petals, trim the seed pods.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
4 June 2026
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For the general public that just wants to get around, transport pods have never been better.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
3 June 2026
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“Husks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husks. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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