casts about

present tense third-person singular of cast about

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for casts about
Verb
  • But that defense honestly looks pretty weak in light of the federal government’s contention that Google has a search monopoly, controlling nearly 90% of the market.
    Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • As Orlean jots down that last bit, Laroche looks shocked—but also a little charmed.
    Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The rioting reaches our street after midnight.
    Sara Stridsberg September 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Haaland spots the gap in United’s defence and attacks it, but Reijnders’ pass reaches O’Reilly.
    Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The sunbathers of sleepy Amity Bay are helpless against the unexpected great white shark that hunts their coasts; Spielberg’s talent for suspense, effective horror shocks, and ingenious reinvention of the classic animal-attack movie remain as impressive as ever.
    Christina Newland, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The Xenomorph onboard the ship now hunts really stupid soldiers in the halls of the building.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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“Casts about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casts%20about. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

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