1
: something (such as the excrement of an earthworm) that is cast out or off
2
: the act of one that casts: such as
a
: the throwing of a fishing line by means of a rod and reel
b
: the assignment of parts and duties to actors or performers
3
: something cast in a mold
Examples of casting in a Sentence
The workers make metal castings for truck engines.
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Mix in some worm castings and organic granular vegetable fertilizer.
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Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Between the casting and the secrecy, this movie got the full A24 treatment, designed to generate conversation.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
The star’s casting as nightclub owner Zidler sent box office soaring last week, with grosses for the week ending March 29 landing at $1,600,0037, up nearly 40% over the previous (non-Megan) week.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
The Oscar winner’s casting was confirmed by Variety last month, although the specifics of her role remain under wraps.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
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Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Between the casting and the secrecy, this movie got the full A24 treatment, designed to generate conversation.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
The star’s casting as nightclub owner Zidler sent box office soaring last week, with grosses for the week ending March 29 landing at $1,600,0037, up nearly 40% over the previous (non-Megan) week.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
The Oscar winner’s casting was confirmed by Variety last month, although the specifics of her role remain under wraps.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Casting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casting. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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