as in casing
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
he removed his knife from its sheath and started to whittle
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Recent Examples of sheath
The sheath contained trace amounts of DNA, which was later linked to Kohberger, leading to his arrest.
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Christine Pelisek, People.com, 8 July 2025
Near Mogen's body, a KA-BAR knife sheath was discovered.
—Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 4 July 2025
Prosecutors previously said in court filings and during hearings that a single source of male DNA was discovered on the sheath of a Ka-bar knife, the weapon believed to have been used in the stabbings, found near two of the victims.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
Both victims’ blood was later found on the sheath, along with DNA from a single male that ultimately helped investigators pinpoint Kohberger as the only suspect.
—Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
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Christine Pelisek, People.com, 8 July 2025
Near Mogen's body, a KA-BAR knife sheath was discovered.
—Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 4 July 2025
Prosecutors previously said in court filings and during hearings that a single source of male DNA was discovered on the sheath of a Ka-bar knife, the weapon believed to have been used in the stabbings, found near two of the victims.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
Both victims’ blood was later found on the sheath, along with DNA from a single male that ultimately helped investigators pinpoint Kohberger as the only suspect.
—Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheath
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Officials said deputies found multiple shell casings at the scene and later learned that four other gunshot victims checked into area hospitals.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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Investigators found multiple shell casings at the apartment complex and a .45 caliber gun in the wrecked car.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 July 2025
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Sisal is a natural floor covering made from the tough fibers of the agave sisalana plant.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
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After the suit was filed, Suffolk County revised its policy to allow religious coverings — such as hijabs, yarmulkes and turbans — to be worn during booking photos and while in custody, unless exceptional circumstances apply, according to Fahmy’s lawyers.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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Park Superintendent Ed Keable said on Sunday that the visitor center, gas station, a wastewater treatment plant, an administrative building and some employee housing were among the dozens of structures lost.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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Flames from the Dragon Bravo Fire engulfed the lodge, visitor center, gas station, wastewater treatment plant, administrative offices, and employee housing, according to park Superintendent Ed Keable.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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The warm taupe color seamlessly takes this top from summer to fall, especially when layered with a jean jacket or long cardigan.—
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
30 July 2025
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However, Charlotte had been secretly recording him the whole time so by the end of the movie, the authorities break in to arrest Hal, who subsequently steals Happy’s three-month sobriety coin, recreating the scene in which Shooter stole Happy’s gold jacket in the first film.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Monday’s practice is taking place with players wearing shells before full pads come on at Tuesday’s session, which will surely ramp up the physicality of drills, allowing for a true assessment of trench play.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
28 July 2025
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The Rival 3 Gen 2 features an ambidextrous, six-button design, presented in a matte ABS plastic shell that measures 1.5 by 2.7 by 4.8 inches (HWD).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
26 July 2025
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For the cover of the July 21, 2025, issue, the artist Joost Swarte portrays how New Yorkers have been feeling in the midst of a heat wave.—
Françoise Mouly,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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And the very thought of chucking a book into the garbage simply because of its unsightly cover, or lack thereof, is a cardinal sin.—
Peter Wortsman
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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In any case, Reed, who has learned how to teleport an egg, comes up with a plan to teleport the entire planet and everyone on it to a totally different star system.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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What Happens Next Going forward Trump is likely to face fresh pressure from a section of his MAGA base to release documents related to the Epstein case while Democrats could attempt to force his hand after Congress returned from its summer recess.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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“Sheath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheath. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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