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
Investigators linked him to the crime through DNA evidence on a knife sheath, security footage of a white Hyundai Elantra near the scene, and cellphone records that placed him in the area.
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Cannot be drawn from their sheath at any time.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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
His silhouettes run the gamut from grand ballgowns to sexy sheaths and formfitting jumpsuits.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Cannot be drawn from their sheath at any time.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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
His silhouettes run the gamut from grand ballgowns to sexy sheaths and formfitting jumpsuits.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheath
Noun
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Prosecutors said detectives found the Sub Compact 9mm handgun inside the satchel, which matches the caliber and bullet casing found at the scene of the shooting, adding that an empty magazine was found inside the handgun.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The animals mostly settled on the metal casings rather than the explosive material, likely reducing their exposure to harmful chemicals.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Wear gloves and wrap the items in protective coverings, such as acid-free paper.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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Management is currently working on finalizing its 2026 to 2028 strategic plan of which creation, production and distribution of high-quality furnishing fabrics and wall coverings remains at the core.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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New housing providers in limbo For a decade or more, the Stronger Sober House on Farrington Street has offered a halfway house environment for 11 men on the road to recovery from addiction.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
23 Sep. 2025
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Of those, 71 made it into permanent housing.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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The two men toned down their looks in comparison to the ladies, opting for mostly all-black attire, save for del Toro’s white shirt beneath his black jacket.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
24 Sep. 2025
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This new capsule collection, comprised of versatile essentials including polos, down jackets and blazers, reflects the brand philosophy of minimalism, elegance and strength.—
Finbarr Toesland,
Robb Report,
24 Sep. 2025
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The shell appeared brighter in the northeast and southwest, with a fainter arc connecting the two regions to the northwest, outlining the outer edge.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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Its durable hard shell protects your belongings from rough handling, and the smooth wheels make airport navigation a breeze.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Her tousled hair and smoky cat eye are callbacks to the divisive cover of her new album, Man’s Best Friend.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
23 Sep. 2025
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As an artist, author and animator, Niemann’s work is regularly featured on the covers of The New Yorker, National Geographic and The New York Times Magazine.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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For the Islanders, the average is the real worst case, placing them firmly in the mushy middle.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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In that case, try a gentler form of iron (like ferrous bisglycinate) with a meal or snack, says Moon.—
Kristine Thomason,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Sheath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheath. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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