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
Metallic heels were also on order for another of her husband's premieres — plus a textured sheath and her trademark glossy waves.
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Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
The sleeveless sheath featured a deep V-neckline and strong, slightly extended shoulders, with sequins running in dense rows throughout.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
The team also developed a proprietary nozzle that produces core-and-sheath beads.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Taylor stepped out yesterday evening for the New York premiere of The Rip, wearing a sheer black dress with an ultra-high neckline and mask-like sheath across her face by Ashi Studio.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
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Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
The sleeveless sheath featured a deep V-neckline and strong, slightly extended shoulders, with sequins running in dense rows throughout.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
The team also developed a proprietary nozzle that produces core-and-sheath beads.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Taylor stepped out yesterday evening for the New York premiere of The Rip, wearing a sheer black dress with an ultra-high neckline and mask-like sheath across her face by Ashi Studio.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheath
Noun
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Investigators found shell casings from all three weapons over a block-and-a-half stretch of Garrison Street.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Strewn near the bodies were spent shell casings and a shotgun shell.—
Daniel Wu,
Washington Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Democrats in Congress have sought new restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal immigration agents, including requiring judicial warrants for certain home arrests, mandating visible identification and limiting the use of face coverings during operations.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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Cover yourself with thick protective coverings, such as a mattress, sleeping bags, thick blankets, or other protective coverings.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2026
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Rae Huang, a pastor and housing advocate, will also appear on the ballot.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The order does not seek to change state and local zoning codes, as the administration has sought to preserve suburban housing rather than increase housing density.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Liu’s jacket—worn open over a white crewneck tee—featured a breast pocket bearing the house’s telltale LV monogram.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Pierre Louis Mascia chose a more subtle approach to statement pieces with tonal patchwork denim chore jackets.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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The team created a soft hydrogel made from chitosan, a naturally occurring polymer found in the shells of crustaceans.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Another less conventional item on the menu is the Mountain Dew Baja Midnight Pie, which takes the flavor of the soft drink and transforms it into a dessert, as well as Cheesy G Sliders, small sandwiches made with a crispy corn shell and several layers of cheese.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Last week, oil supertanker costs in the Middle East climbed to their highest level on record, with major marine war risk providers scrapping cover for vessels operating in the Persian Gulf.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The monotone transmission recalled the manner in which deep-cover Cold War spies for the KGB and CIA once received orders.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Some fans of rival clubs may take exception to either side’s style of play, or fanbase, or history, or manager, or some of their players, or their owners, financial might or, in City’s case, the pending Premier League charges.—
The Athletic,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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In some cases, entire families sign up to record video, speech and images for AI training to supplement their income.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Sheath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheath. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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