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
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
How to Shop for Fresh Corn When buying fresh corn, choose ears that feel heavy for their size and have fresh-looking husks that aren't wilted or dried out.
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Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
The turf that Moeller witnessed being torn up and hauled away was installed prior to the 2024 season and had a backfill of coconut husks and cork.
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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.
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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.
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Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Remove garlic cloves from paper husks by squeezing bottom of bulb.
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Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 May 2026
Coconut husks are used as charcoal in the restaurant and signature open-grill dining.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
And the mess wasn’t just localized to the trash can—there were husks everywhere, like rose petals tossed by a rambunctious 4-year-old flower girl thrilled to be at her first wedding.
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Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
How to Shop for Fresh Corn When buying fresh corn, choose ears that feel heavy for their size and have fresh-looking husks that aren't wilted or dried out.
—
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
The turf that Moeller witnessed being torn up and hauled away was installed prior to the 2024 season and had a backfill of coconut husks and cork.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for husks
Noun
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.
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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.
Verb
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This peels the macro noise off the 10-K, leaving behind a clean, company-specific dataset that background models can actually calculate.
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As the series peels back the secrets surrounding the coastal town, Southwick’s performance evolves from rebellious teenager to a young man forced to confront painful truths about his family and his place in a much larger story.
Noun
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Ballistics evidence collected from the scene was ultimately connected to shell casings found in the backyard of her home in Vermont, Rouse said.
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Rouse said two shell casings found at the scene matched an unrecovered gun that Michelle Zajko used at a firing range in the backyard of her home in Vermont.
Verb
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Mac barks at Andi as the two of them drive home.
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Much like a dog that barks at every little noise and passerby, my skin is reactive.
Noun
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From elaborate Persian rugs to minimalist sisal floor coverings to bold maximalist styles, there is something fit for every home.
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Incorporating softer pieces, such as rugs, upholstered pieces, and window coverings, is a critical step that helps with sound control and creates an enveloping atmosphere.
Noun
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Bottom cleaners use lances to scrape biofoul off hulls.
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Around the world, sharks are washing ashore with their livers removed with chilling precision while in the Strait of Gibraltar, orcas are targeting sailboats – ramming hulls, crippling rudders, and sinking vessels.
Noun
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This largely undeveloped swath of land is a great place to comb the sand for shark teeth and shells, while keeping a lookout for dolphins and pelicans.
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These shells broke before they could be hatched and the species' population plummeted.
Noun
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No detachable telephoto lenses, no camera bags, no tripods, mono-pods, selfie sticks.
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The sneaker is made with extra-large versions of On’s signature pods, which cushion the ground to make each step feel pillowy.
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“Husks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husks. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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