sheaths

plural of sheath

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Recent Examples of sheaths His models could have been downloaded from Zelda, with cargo pants that held axes and sword sheaths remade in fabric. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 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 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 However, the company notes that cables with outer sheaths made of materials like polyurethane resin do not show this problem. Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 13 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheaths
Noun
  • In Massachusetts, Turkish national and Tufts University grad student Rümeysa Öztürk was physically restrained by six plainclothes officers, most of whom were wearing face coverings.
    Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
  • In 2024, the American firm released a collaboration with the lifestyle brand founded by Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz, which included a collection of fabrics, wall coverings and trims that reflect her eclectic runway fashions and South American spirit.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • At the scene, investigators found shell casings and blood on various items, including a pair of gloves and a pillowcase that was inside Clark's silver Mercedes SUV.
    Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Wilson County Sheriff’s Office detectives also found seven shell casings.
    Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Batch tabletop miniatures for a weekend campaign, produce cosplay armor sections that fit together cleanly, or prototype brackets and housings for clients with consistent results.
    Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The sturdy plastic housings resist fading and cracking and are brown in color to blend with most outdoor surfaces.
    Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In some cases, sportsbooks have taken down odds on certain events to protect against manipulation.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Federal courts generally require plaintiffs to show a specific, personal injury to establish standing—a high bar for citizens objecting to government property decisions since courts often dismiss cases brought by citizens without a direct stake.
    Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Some shells are soft, and others are hard with spikes or mounds.
    Kate Siber, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The largest ever mounted on a warship, each gun could fire 3,200-pound (1,460 kg) shells over 26 miles (42 kilometers).
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Suit linings are slashed in reference to kimono sleeves, while some jackets are wrapped like karate uniforms.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Inspired by vintage hunting jackets, these jackets are made with twill denim from Georgia.
    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, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Earlier images of the Sichuan showed the catapult covers removed and a radar array installed, signs that the vessel was nearing sea trial readiness.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
  • This modular couch comes with four pieces, all covered in super soft, easy-zip covers that are machine-washable.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025

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“Sheaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheaths. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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