1
as in radiates
to throw or give off
spermaceti candles, made from whale oil, are known to cast an exceptionally bright light
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2
as in aims
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
cast her eyes skyward for signs of the rescue plane
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as in prepares
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
carefully cast the letter of complaint as politely as possible
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as in throws
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
cast a rock into the stream
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as in forecasts
a declaration that something will happen in the future
stock market analysts offered an optimistic cast for the coming year
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as in shades
a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished
the walls had a slight yellowish cast
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as in looks
an instance of looking especially briefly
a mischievous cast in his eye when we asked what our destination would be
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as in expressions
facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling
his face took on a somewhat sad cast when we asked how his ill wife was faring
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as in shapes
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance
the lovely cast of the baby's features
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Recent Examples of casts
Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
Inequality still casts a long shadow over London Fashion Week.
—Sarah Hutter, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
After an evil and jealous witch casts a spell on young Sophie that ages her prematurely, Howl must use all his magical talents to set things right.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 18 Sep. 2025
The clash over the composition of the Fed board casts uncertainty over the Fed's meeting on Wednesday, where officials are expected to announce the central bank's first rate cut since December.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
Additionally, if a company restates its financial statements, prior research finds that this casts suspicion on its peers and investors respond by selling peer companies’ stock.
—Joseph Brazel, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The animatronic Death Eater crouching on a bookshelf casts a spell, then Dolores Umbridge appears on a screen, then a rhinoceros-like Erumpent tries to gore the riders with its horn.
—Bianca Bosker, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2025
Directed by Hayes from his own script, Pools casts rising star Odessa A’zion as Kennedy, a rebellious college student who has one day to get her life together or face expulsion.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Beyond vaccines and autism, the MAHA plan casts a wider net, targeting ultraprocessed food, water quality, fluoride exposure, and the use of prescription drugs in children.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The slaughter of the innocents that follows the birth of Jesus in the Book of Matthew is depicted by limp infants that Gaudí modelled on casts of actual stillborn babies.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Both zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, the most common mineral filters, are notoriously finicky ingredients—the thick white powders are cosmetically inelegant and prone to leaving white casts, particularly on deeper skin tones.
—Dani Hardman, Allure, 15 Sep. 2025
Lucey said Opera San Jose founder Irene Dalis’ solution was to have two casts for each show, but today’s budgets just don’t allow for that.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
The First 70 Years contains impeccable research and analysis, accompanied by fascinating photos of the sets, film crews, and casts.
—Michael Taube, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The show was an instant smash, thanks to sharp writing and one of the best casts in TV history.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
By the latter half of the '90s and going into the 2000s, the WB was better known for its popular dramas with predominantly white casts, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, 7th Heaven, Charmed, Dawson's Creek, and Felicity.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
Raw fabrics, wool/cotton blends and stripe weaves, as well as green and red casts are among the mill’s latest areas of focus.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
The unfolding saga in the Kirk assassination investigation casts a spotlight on how past perpetrators of high-profile shootings had taken to Discord to announce their plans, ideate about committing mass violence, and at times coordinate logistics.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
Inequality still casts a long shadow over London Fashion Week.
—Sarah Hutter, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
After an evil and jealous witch casts a spell on young Sophie that ages her prematurely, Howl must use all his magical talents to set things right.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 18 Sep. 2025
The clash over the composition of the Fed board casts uncertainty over the Fed's meeting on Wednesday, where officials are expected to announce the central bank's first rate cut since December.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
Additionally, if a company restates its financial statements, prior research finds that this casts suspicion on its peers and investors respond by selling peer companies’ stock.
—Joseph Brazel, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The animatronic Death Eater crouching on a bookshelf casts a spell, then Dolores Umbridge appears on a screen, then a rhinoceros-like Erumpent tries to gore the riders with its horn.
—Bianca Bosker, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2025
Directed by Hayes from his own script, Pools casts rising star Odessa A’zion as Kennedy, a rebellious college student who has one day to get her life together or face expulsion.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Beyond vaccines and autism, the MAHA plan casts a wider net, targeting ultraprocessed food, water quality, fluoride exposure, and the use of prescription drugs in children.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
Since The White Lotus features ensemble casts without leads, nearly all of the show’s nominations came in the supporting categories.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The slaughter of the innocents that follows the birth of Jesus in the Book of Matthew is depicted by limp infants that Gaudí modelled on casts of actual stillborn babies.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Both zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, the most common mineral filters, are notoriously finicky ingredients—the thick white powders are cosmetically inelegant and prone to leaving white casts, particularly on deeper skin tones.
—Dani Hardman, Allure, 15 Sep. 2025
Lucey said Opera San Jose founder Irene Dalis’ solution was to have two casts for each show, but today’s budgets just don’t allow for that.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
The First 70 Years contains impeccable research and analysis, accompanied by fascinating photos of the sets, film crews, and casts.
—Michael Taube, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The show was an instant smash, thanks to sharp writing and one of the best casts in TV history.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
By the latter half of the '90s and going into the 2000s, the WB was better known for its popular dramas with predominantly white casts, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, 7th Heaven, Charmed, Dawson's Creek, and Felicity.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
Raw fabrics, wool/cotton blends and stripe weaves, as well as green and red casts are among the mill’s latest areas of focus.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for casts
Verb
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Everything in the universe radiates, pumping out heat.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Just as Queenz Eye’s fashion choices embrace contrast and individuality, their music radiates the same spirit of boldness and diversity.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
27 Aug. 2025
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Streaming Thursdays on Disney+ and Hulu, the podcast is produced by BBC Studios and aims to deepen fan engagement throughout Season 34.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Kamo‘oalewa is one of the destinations of China’s Tianwen-2 mission launched in May, which aims to collect and return samples from the space rock in 2027.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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As Washington prepares to begin camp later this month, Coulibaly's recovery will be closely monitored.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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At Yeyo’s, chef and founder Rafael Rios prepares some of the best Mexican food in the region.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Malik Willis #2 of the Green Bay Packers throws a pass in the first quarter during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on August 23, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Kraft and Musgrave ran free all game, and Love missed a couple other throws to receivers who were open downfield.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Social Security Administration won't announce the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to benefits until next month, but experts are already making forecasts.—
Sarah Hostetler,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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First of all, market forecasts suggest the Magnificent Seven are overpriced.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Available in four natural-looking shades that are neither too red nor too gray, this whisper-soft powder offers a foolproof way to accentuate your arches and create the illusion of fullness without the reality of smudges or streaks.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Create cut leather acorns in neutral shades and string them up with thick twine or ribbon.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Any thought of him being an impact middle-of-the-order bat looks, at best, misguided.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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The main cool factor of both looks comes directly from the juxtaposition of warm fall accessories with summer's most casual footwear.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
20 Sep. 2025
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The facial expressions match the show’s grim color palette.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Mineral-rich waters that spring from the nearby Volcán de Tequila run directly through El Tequileño’s distillery and play an irreplaceable role in the brand’s smooth expressions.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Casts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casts. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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