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
Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2025
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
Noun
The green husks contain a natural dye that will stain skin, clothes and concrete.
—Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2025
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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Taylor, then with her fourth husband Richard Burton, wanted to ditch her formal '50s style of long skirts and tasteful sheaths.—
Liz McNeil,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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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
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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Nine shell casings were collected at the scene.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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This includes stray rounds, shells, or empty casings.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 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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The collections, which encompass furnishing fabrics, wall coverings and trimmings, mark his second collaboration with the global lifestyle brand headquartered in Thailand.—
Bambina Wise,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Footage shared by the Harvard Police Department shows two individuals in the building wearing face coverings.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Industry acceptance of aluminum hulls and lightweight composite structures has helped too, reducing energy demand and making electrification feasible for larger vessels.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Nov. 2025
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Underwater drones can be deployed to inspect cruise ship hulls looking for anything that may create drag such as barnacles and chipped paint, while robots are being tested to do the actual hull maintenance, all to improve fuel efficiency.—
Fran Golden,
AFAR Media,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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They’re made of pearly shells and are so darling!—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Nov. 2025
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It’s been nearly a year since La Tiara taco shells disappeared from grocery store shelves.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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As for the matter of hygiene, the single-use pods contain all materials needed for the manicure, including sponges, cuticle serum, polish brushes and so on.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Mothers and other females in the pods typically care for the calves for up to three years, per the zoo.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Husks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husks. Accessed 23 Nov. 2025.
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