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
Nuts and fatty fishes, like salmon and sardines, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for building the insulating sheaths that surround the nerve fibers that carry information from one brain cell to another.
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Dana G. Smith, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Taylor, then with her fourth husband Richard Burton, wanted to ditch her formal '50s style of long skirts and tasteful sheaths.
—Liz McNeil, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
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
Dana G. Smith, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Taylor, then with her fourth husband Richard Burton, wanted to ditch her formal '50s style of long skirts and tasteful sheaths.
—Liz McNeil, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
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
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According to the department, Phoenix residents should expect local officers to wear their uniform, identify themselves upon request and never wear face coverings.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The department's website provides information on other energy-efficient window treatments and coverings.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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Three matching shell casings were found within the wrapping of Jennie's body, and one was later found lodged between the baseboard and box spring of Emily's bed.—
Natalie Morales,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Police recovered a firearm at the scene, as well as spent shell casings that appeared to match the firearm.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2026
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Traditional outdoor TVs, with thick bezels and industrial housings, often disrupt that balance, becoming visual anchors rather than complements.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Jan. 2026
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Finding housings to protect them is also a problem.—
Perri Thaler,
IEEE Spectrum,
14 Jan. 2026
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Delcy Rodríguez said Friday that the amnesty would apply to cases from 1999 to the present, but would exclude those prosecuted for homicide, drug trafficking, corruption and human rights violations.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Building capacity takes years and, in many cases, tens of billions of dollars.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Layering up with sweaters, jackets, socks, hats, gloves and blankets can also help.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Hats, gloves, thick jackets and layers of clothes should be worn while outdoors.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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Distinctive mounds of pretty pink conch shells tower over the waves, piled up over the centuries to create one of Anegada's most important landmarks.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Scale insects appear as tiny brown shells on plants.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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His work has always leaned toward entertainment figures and musical subject matter, which led to major commissions for album covers and tour poster art — some of which will be featured in the upcoming exhibition at FAB LA.—
Lina Lecaro,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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In the 2026 model of this SUV, seat covers will feature Spiber’s Brewed Protein fiber, marking the first time that Brewed Protein fiber will be used in a commercially available mobility product.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Sheaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheaths. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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