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
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Dry the nuts in a thin layer, then remove the husks wearing gloves.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Thread the husks and ears onto the rope and hang.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Tzvika Tesler, the chairman of the kibbutz, says his community is now debating whether to tear down the charred and bullet-ridden husks of homes that were attacked or to preserve them like monuments.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
They’re wrapped in banana leaves instead of corn husks, are flatter and more rectangular in shape, and are about three times the size of the kind traditionally steamed in corn husks (perfect for sharing).
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 24 Aug. 2025
While rinsing corn prior to cooking is the best move from a sanitary standpoint, some chefs choose to avoid the whole pre-shucking process and instead cook their corn right in the husks.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
Monsters roam around, zombie-like husks of humanoid bodies attack you on sight, and plenty of horrifying creatures are out for blood.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
Rodent droppings were found on the same shelf as pistachios and corn husks.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Dry the nuts in a thin layer, then remove the husks wearing gloves.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Thread the husks and ears onto the rope and hang.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Tzvika Tesler, the chairman of the kibbutz, says his community is now debating whether to tear down the charred and bullet-ridden husks of homes that were attacked or to preserve them like monuments.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
They’re wrapped in banana leaves instead of corn husks, are flatter and more rectangular in shape, and are about three times the size of the kind traditionally steamed in corn husks (perfect for sharing).
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 24 Aug. 2025
While rinsing corn prior to cooking is the best move from a sanitary standpoint, some chefs choose to avoid the whole pre-shucking process and instead cook their corn right in the husks.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
Monsters roam around, zombie-like husks of humanoid bodies attack you on sight, and plenty of horrifying creatures are out for blood.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for husks
Noun
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His models could have been downloaded from Zelda, with cargo pants that held axes and sword sheaths remade in fabric.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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Gone are the Davos power sheaths and blunt business bob from her time as White House senior adviser.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Even as his car peels away down the street, several kids run after it.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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There are many more layers here, which the film gradually peels away to reveal the tragedy at its core.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At the scene, investigators found shell casings and blood on various items, including a pair of gloves and a pillowcase that was inside Clark's silver Mercedes SUV.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Wilson County Sheriff’s Office detectives also found seven shell casings.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Everyone barks in unison when the questioning is complete.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
22 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps a dog barks too much, a cat roams through the yard, or pets are relieving themselves in unwanted areas.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Instead of huddling around benches at bus stops with modest coverings above, the first Metro Express passengers waited at fully sheltered platforms at hangar-like BRT stations.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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Lady Jessica, a member of the powerful Bene Gesserit sisterhood, is often seen in veils and face coverings.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The cruise line is partnering with Pan Am to take guests to destinations visited by the aircraft, which were popular in the 1930s and '40s, and had boat-like hulls that enabled them to land on water.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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If your feeders are hung over garden areas or shrubbery, a more traditional and less expensive wildbird seed mix with hulls is a good choice.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some shells are soft, and others are hard with spikes or mounds.—
Kate Siber,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
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The largest ever mounted on a warship, each gun could fire 3,200-pound (1,460 kg) shells over 26 miles (42 kilometers).—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But if the thought of freezing cold isolation and bunk pods sounds more like punishment than adventure, Mongolia’s Gobi already offers glimpses of the otherworldly in a far more comfortable setting.—
Rosanna Philpott,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Qatar Airways' Al Mourjan Business Lounge blends modern aesthetics with traditional Qatari elements, and offers terrific dining options, private sleeping pods, luxury showers, and quiet zones.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Husks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husks. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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