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
Its sheath is adorned with several gems, at least two of which were carved with swastikas.
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 May 2025
Upon its arrival at your table, a server will present for inspection an ornate silver dagger, pull it with a flourish from its curved sheath, and proceed to saw off the head of the Mother at approximately her Tropic of Cancer.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025
Detectives found a Ka-Bar leather knife sheath next to one of the victims at the crime scene in Moscow.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2025
An investigator previously described finding a tan leather knife sheath on the bed next to Mogen's body.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2025
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 May 2025
Upon its arrival at your table, a server will present for inspection an ornate silver dagger, pull it with a flourish from its curved sheath, and proceed to saw off the head of the Mother at approximately her Tropic of Cancer.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025
Detectives found a Ka-Bar leather knife sheath next to one of the victims at the crime scene in Moscow.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2025
An investigator previously described finding a tan leather knife sheath on the bed next to Mogen's body.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheath
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During the investigation, crime scene investigators found 11 spent .45-caliber shell casings.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2025
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Two shell casings were recovered at the scene, cops said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
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This enabled me to take in the solidity of the image, revealing the details in the sets and costumes—the metal coverings of C3PO and R2D2 had never seemed so real.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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This natural covering that birds have grown and used for millions of years is still, in many ways, superior to anything that humans can produce.—
Ian Rose,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 June 2025
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Existing mixed housing can be found in the Aberdeen and Keystone subdivisions.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Rising insurance costs are causing other public services, such as affordable housing, from getting built.—
Al Sharpton,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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To celebrate the Oilers' victory after a pivotal February 2025 game, Lauren posted a photo with the team’s wives and girlfriends wearing her custom matching jackets, according to a screenshot obtained by Sports Illustrated.—
Beth Sobol,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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If the animal moves in your direction or acts aggressive, do everything to appear intimidating, including by raising your arms and opening your jacket, and speak in a firm, loud voice.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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What To Do Visitors can go full-moon kayaking, explore a 2000-year-old ancient Calusa shell mound, or cruise to secluded islands like Cabbage Key for Gulf shrimp and slow, old-Florida life.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Dilly Dally, like other turtles treated and re-released by the LMC, will be tracked via satellite attached to her shell to chart her movements and monitor her re-acclimation to living in the wild.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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The Philadelphia Eagles running back was named the cover athlete for this year’s EA Sports video game.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
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The cover was pink with two big rainbows and illustrations of pills with smiley faces.—
Marta Martínez,
NPR,
8 June 2025
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The film is based on a real 2003 court case — and a subsequent book by journalist Masumi Fukuda — in which a Japanese elementary school teacher was accused of physically and emotionally tormenting a student, who allegedly came close to suicide.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
19 June 2025
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Additionally, a systematic review from German researchers found 30 such cases in medical literature between 1982 and 2010.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
19 June 2025
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“Sheath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheath. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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