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
Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 29 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
Once cool enough to handle, follow Symons' instructions and remove the top and bottom of each ear, then slip the husks and silks right off.
—Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 29 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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Ferragamo interior design-darling Michele Bonan has gone for an fresh yet elegant mod-nautical look for the rooms; blue and white striped carpeting, cream headboards, curtains, and bedspreads trimmed in snappy navy, jazzy blue, and white checked chair coverings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Dressing your windows not only gives them a more finished look, window coverings bring a slew of benefits.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
30 May 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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Beach villas are A-frame with soaring ceilings and sculptural pendant lights that look like the shells that line the beach in front.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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These beaches are some of the best in Florida for finding shells and fossilized shark teeth, especially near the fort and jetties.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 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 7 Jun. 2026.
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