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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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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
Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
And for reasons that are deliberately opaque, as Çatak casts the Turkish parliamentary state and its arbitrations in a decidedly Kafkaesque light.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
Marketing for top sportsbooks floods the airwaves and casts a giant net for customers that critics say has lured high schoolers, college kids, as well as those legally allowed to bet.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Their film casts a lucid, uncompromising, yet deeply necessary light on the spiral of violence.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
Lucas’s focus on getting paid brings him in for the book’s harshest criticism; Fischer casts him as a rebel turned sellout.
—Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
The company often casts New York City performers in its shows, but Bolding recently moved from the city to West Hartford and was ensconced in another aspect of TheaterWorks’ business.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Early morning in March A total lunar eclipse will unfold early March 3, when Earth passes between the sun and moon and casts its shadow across the lunar surface.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
There are 50 Hall of Fame voters, each of whom casts three votes among the five candidates; a candidate must receive at least 40 votes to gain entry.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Rachel Wetzler, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Her episode took place amid a true golden moment as far as casts go — John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, Jane Curtin, Laraine Newman and Garrett Morris.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
The Lafferty family made casts of their hands held together and heartbeat recordings.
—Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf Two classics of dysfunctional domestic drama by Yasmina Reza and Edward Albee, respectively, are presented in repertory with overlapping casts.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The lineup is consistently stellar, often featuring reunions of beloved TV casts, live podcast recordings, and tribute shows to comedy legends.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The pageant uses two casts of 150 people who rotate each week.
—Anita Gosch, Oc Register, 19 Jan. 2026
After seven increasingly Shakespearean seasons, Sons of Anarchy rode off into the sunset in 2014, taking with it one of the most talented ensemble casts of the prestige TV era.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Jan. 2026
Skin1004 Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum Say goodbye to the oily feel and white casts of sunscreen.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
Plus, the unknown impact AI will have on SaaS companies casts a brutal shadow over the sector, and the impact on Workday is significantly visible.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
And for reasons that are deliberately opaque, as Çatak casts the Turkish parliamentary state and its arbitrations in a decidedly Kafkaesque light.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
Marketing for top sportsbooks floods the airwaves and casts a giant net for customers that critics say has lured high schoolers, college kids, as well as those legally allowed to bet.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Their film casts a lucid, uncompromising, yet deeply necessary light on the spiral of violence.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
Lucas’s focus on getting paid brings him in for the book’s harshest criticism; Fischer casts him as a rebel turned sellout.
—Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
The company often casts New York City performers in its shows, but Bolding recently moved from the city to West Hartford and was ensconced in another aspect of TheaterWorks’ business.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Early morning in March A total lunar eclipse will unfold early March 3, when Earth passes between the sun and moon and casts its shadow across the lunar surface.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
There are 50 Hall of Fame voters, each of whom casts three votes among the five candidates; a candidate must receive at least 40 votes to gain entry.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
Viewers encountered only the residue of the performance, in the form of an empty black stage and salt casts of the band’s gear, arranged around a pile of black shards.
—Rachel Wetzler, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Her episode took place amid a true golden moment as far as casts go — John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, Jane Curtin, Laraine Newman and Garrett Morris.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
The Lafferty family made casts of their hands held together and heartbeat recordings.
—Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf Two classics of dysfunctional domestic drama by Yasmina Reza and Edward Albee, respectively, are presented in repertory with overlapping casts.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The lineup is consistently stellar, often featuring reunions of beloved TV casts, live podcast recordings, and tribute shows to comedy legends.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The pageant uses two casts of 150 people who rotate each week.
—Anita Gosch, Oc Register, 19 Jan. 2026
After seven increasingly Shakespearean seasons, Sons of Anarchy rode off into the sunset in 2014, taking with it one of the most talented ensemble casts of the prestige TV era.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Jan. 2026
Skin1004 Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum Say goodbye to the oily feel and white casts of sunscreen.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for casts
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The lobby radiates the personality, warmth, and candor of a Swiss bank.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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There are no frills or fancy touches, but a sense of familiarity and open-mindedness radiates throughout.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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With initial tests scheduled by the end of 2026, the partnership aims to achieve operational functionality in the first two years, followed by further development and expansion.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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This audit aims to do just that, said Jared Rodriguez, executive director of the Childcare Providers Association of Michigan, a child care industry trade group that's spearheading the audit.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The approach draws from Western character IP models and Japanese anime’s cross-platform playbook, targeting younger audiences while the studio prepares to announce a new feature film partnership by mid-2026.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Voters should choose me in this primary because my experience in commercial, contract, and corporate law prepares me to govern effectively.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Drawing from much more than the caustic hardcore the group have made their name on, Man Bites Dog throws jock jams, late-aughts electro-pop, and industrial into a huge Margaritaville-sized blender.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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But Europa's environment throws a wrench in the works.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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John LaConte, Vail Daily Colorado’s historically low snowpack is affecting Vail’s economy, prompting town officials to lower revenue forecasts and recommend millions of dollars in budget reductions for 2026.—
The Vail Daily,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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National Weatherperson’s Day is a time to recognize the scientists behind the best weather, water and climate forecasts possible and the most advanced weather warning systems in human history.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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With 30 shades to choose from, you’re guaranteed to find a seamless match.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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Plus, these shades allow for privacy without totally obstructing natural light.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The state and national pageants showcase the talents, brains and looks of the woman synonymous with American beauty.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Chesterfield Some sofa styles, like Chesterfield, lose the favor of designers due to their size and feel rather than their looks.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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From legal aspirations to a life of art As a girl, I was fascinated by color, texture and creative expressions.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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His motion veered between expressions of hopelessness and elaborate proposals for prisoner exchanges.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Casts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casts. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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