as in coverings
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 sheaths
Gone are the Davos power sheaths and blunt business bob from her time as White House senior adviser.
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2025
Also included with the knife set are two sheaths and a knife sharpener.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
His silhouettes run the gamut from grand ballgowns to sexy sheaths and formfitting jumpsuits.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
Martha Ross, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2025
Also included with the knife set are two sheaths and a knife sharpener.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
His silhouettes run the gamut from grand ballgowns to sexy sheaths and formfitting jumpsuits.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheaths
Noun
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The plastic coverings are about ready to come off the red seats lining Clowes Memorial Hall.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
4 Sep. 2025
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This space has also been revamped over the summer with a dedicated bar, which adds to The Bar space in the palazzo’s charming Red Room, replete with silk coverings lining the walls and an original fresco by Cesare Rotta framing the ceiling.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After testing, the Missouri State Highway Patrol allege the gun matched shell casings collected during their investigation.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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In July of last year, after the shooting at the property, the brothers found bullet casings on the floor in front of their apartment.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Complementing the advanced drivers are housings handcrafted from beech, the same wood used to make parts of Yamaha’s pianos.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Floor mats that are hand-dyed using paint spray feature a blue-to-orange ombre look, which carries over to the speaker housings and other gear and button surrounds.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In some cases, triglyceride levels rose by factors of 100 or more.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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The three names all have an overweight rating, market capitalizations below $20 billion and could offer upside between 20% to 50% based on Morgan Stanley analysts’ base and bull cases.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some lava tubes that wrap across the surface of the Red Planet could make perfect protective shells to position prefabricated human habitats transported aboard the massive Starship capsules that are now counting down to descending on Mars.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Exposure to the pesticide DDT in the 1960s weakened the shells of eggs laid by merlins and other raptors, and fewer of their chicks survived.—
Tom Langen,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From seasonal accessories like lightweight jackets to cozy sweaters, fall wardrobes are versatile enough for plenty of style accents without the bulkiness of clothes for colder temperatures.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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Prices will range from $59 for T-shirts and $150 for hoodies to $175 to $295 for jeans and up to $325 for jackets.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Cure covers are available in digital and physical editions, and will be included on her live set.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Three 5-gallon containers of protein lacked covers and a mesh bag of onions was stored directly on the floor inside the walk-in refrigerator.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Sheaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheaths. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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