as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
the egg of this bird has an unusually hard casing
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Recent Examples of casing
Kristian Burt, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
The recall notice says the wire may rub on other components near the engine, wearing down the wire's outer casing which could lead to a short circuit and a loss of electrical power with little or no warning.
—Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2024
Meanwhile, the two shell casings that were recovered from the scene by Relli (real name Terell Ephron) and turned into police two days later had no fingerprints.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Visualizing how mass shootings in 2024 compare with past years
More than 100 shell casings were recovered from the scene, Thurmond added.
—Michelle Watson, CNN, 23 Sep. 2024
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Noun
The third model separates itself with a platinum casing and different face design, including a large-format date and a dial tracking the moon phase and the day of the week.
—Kristian Burt, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
The recall notice says the wire may rub on other components near the engine, wearing down the wire's outer casing which could lead to a short circuit and a loss of electrical power with little or no warning.
—Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2024
Meanwhile, the two shell casings that were recovered from the scene by Relli (real name Terell Ephron) and turned into police two days later had no fingerprints.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Visualizing how mass shootings in 2024 compare with past years
More than 100 shell casings were recovered from the scene, Thurmond added.
—Michelle Watson, CNN, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for casing
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Lopez wore the brand’s long-sleeve brown crêpe midi dress, featuring a sheath silhouette, crewneck and padded shoulders.Charlie Carballo, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
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The top featured an interlacing satin design, while the black taffeta skirt followed a sheath silhouette.Chiara Kim, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Due to the high costs of dorms and increasing costs of campus parking passes, many UH students find off-campus housing more cost-effective.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Replacing part of downtown Milwaukee's Interstate 794 with surface streets could generate more than 3,000 housing units, and $535 million in property and sales taxes, over 30 years, a new study says.Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Officials issued an emergency decree banning all protests in the city, which will remain in effect through Thursday, boosted security at Jewish sites and prohibited the use of certain face coverings.Henry Austin, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Attendees were soon spotted at the event with their own white ear coverings in solidarity, spawning a wave of jokes on social media.Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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The coat’s water-resistant shell and down insulation help to trap warmth inside.Cai Cramer, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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To obscure the scale of their market activities, the Hunts employed a network of shell companies and anonymous accounts, both domestically and abroad.Ansel Lindner, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The hotel restaurant, The Surfing Fox, has an ambiance that’s beachy and laidback, perfectly encompassing Santa Monica's vibe.Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Keep track of everything Sims want to do to live their life to the fullest with Soul’s Journey, an all encompassing reward system uniting Aspirations and Wants.Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
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Testimony in the civil case began on Aug. 12 in the 423rd District Court and the verdict was returned on Monday.Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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In other cases, traveling across the country to see loved ones can be difficult and costly.Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Casing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casing. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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