as in casing
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
he removed his knife from its sheath and started to whittle
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Recent Examples of sheath
Make sure to put the protective sheath over the blade or wrap it to prevent injuries to anyone who inspects your luggage at the airport.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
These performances showcased many a beaded sheath dress, like the purple number seen above.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Nuts and fatty fishes, like salmon and sardines, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for building the insulating sheaths that surround the nerve fibers that carry information from one brain cell to another.
—Dana G. Smith, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The murder weapon itself was never found, but Kohberger left a Ka-Bar sheath with his DNA on it at the crime scene.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
These performances showcased many a beaded sheath dress, like the purple number seen above.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Nuts and fatty fishes, like salmon and sardines, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for building the insulating sheaths that surround the nerve fibers that carry information from one brain cell to another.
—Dana G. Smith, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The murder weapon itself was never found, but Kohberger left a Ka-Bar sheath with his DNA on it at the crime scene.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheath
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Police collected shell casings at the scene and found images from a license plate reader that showed the vehicle of the suspect, Duy Nguyen, leaving the scene.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Built with a high-strength steel casing, it is engineered to withstand impacts from dense materials before detonating.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Window coverings provide privacy while allowing people to control how much light enters the living space.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
jsonline.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Ward 6 Council Member Nelsie Yang said the use of face coverings by federal agents has intensified fear in the community.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Black Altadena residents are part of a larger coalition that is asking Edison to advance each family who lost their home $200,000 in emergency housing assistance.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The 18-story building where the woman was found is part of Marcus Garvey Village and includes 51 supportive housing apartments for the formerly homeless.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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But regardless of who the jacket was intended for, its quintessentially Chinese aesthetic has resonated globally.—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Monday’s downright chilly start in the mid-40s may have forced you to reach for a jacket before that early morning jog.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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Drink in the views of this lovable landmark from outside Opera Bar, Opera Kitchen, and Portside restaurant below, or dine inside one of the shells at upscale Bennelong.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Empty shotgun shell casings were found in the home, and the defense and prosecution already agreed the likely murder weapon was the missing shotgun from the home.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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For our cover image, the artist Stephan Dybus evoked both the marvels of AI and a looming threat for which the American economy, and democracy, may not be prepared.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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Chaos quickly unfolds as players on benches dive for cover, those on the ice frantically skate toward exits and fans flee their seats.—
Kimberlee Kruesi,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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In addition, the county learned about Knox’s old embezzlement case – and that she’d been convicted of stealing more than $500,000.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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In Minnesota, federal prosecutors have filed 35 cases in December and January, compared to just nine during Biden’s entire four-year term.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Sheath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheath. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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