as in sheaths
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 casings
Robinson also explained the obscure engravings found on bullet casings that were left behind at the scene.
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Connor Greene, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Authorities also revealed bizarre engravings on unfired shell casings recovered at the scene.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In it were multiple shell casings with etched inscriptions that appeared to reference internet memes.
—Kevin Breuninger,christina Wilkie, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
The other references on the bullet casings referenced popular memes, some dating back over a decade.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 15 Sep. 2025
Bullet casings recovered at the scene were etched with anti-fascist messages, suggesting ideological motives.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
According to Cox, some of the bullet casings allegedly belonging to Robinson were engraved with seemingly anti-fascist messages as well as references to gaming culture.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
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
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
Connor Greene, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Authorities also revealed bizarre engravings on unfired shell casings recovered at the scene.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In it were multiple shell casings with etched inscriptions that appeared to reference internet memes.
—Kevin Breuninger,christina Wilkie, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
The other references on the bullet casings referenced popular memes, some dating back over a decade.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 15 Sep. 2025
Bullet casings recovered at the scene were etched with anti-fascist messages, suggesting ideological motives.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
According to Cox, some of the bullet casings allegedly belonging to Robinson were engraved with seemingly anti-fascist messages as well as references to gaming culture.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for casings
Noun
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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
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Also included with the knife set are two sheaths and a knife sharpener.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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At his family's home, window coverings were drawn and a pickup blocked access to the driveway.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Sep. 2025
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Laura Ashley is also collaborating with Brewers, a Royal Warrant holder, on other wall coverings that feature re-colored classics and current bestselling designs.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said law enforcement recovered three shotgun shells, approximately 116 rifle rounds and one live round from a handgun from the scene at Annunciation.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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Steam the clams until the shells open, 5 to 7 minutes, depending on the size of the clams, shaking the pan once or twice.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Ireland's Minister for Children, Norma Foley, has since asked Tusla to conduct well-being checks on any cases that may have been closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, per RTÉ.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Some cases have been dismissed by judges who ruled that climate pollution is an issue for the federal government to deal with.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Casings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casings. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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