as in coverings
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 sheaths
Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
The payload was designed to test a hypersonic navigation system capable of accurately identifying spacecraft position, even when communications are blocked by intense plasma sheaths during hypersonic flight.
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Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
These white threads are cloaked in sheaths of chitin — the same sugar polymer that forms the tough exoskeletons of beetles, crabs, and lobsters — and can be easily grown in flasks and Petri dishes.
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Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Production quirks like volume and pitch changes, multiple beat switches, brash sonic redirections punctuated by everything from samples of glass shattering to synth stabs puncturing through sheaths of filters, make for a kind of chaotic symphony that feels deliriously of the moment.
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Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
Place your knives in a knife block or knife box (many steak knife sets come with these), or protect them with sheaths before placing them in a drawer.
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Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
Nuts and fatty fishes, like salmon and sardines, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for building the insulating sheaths that surround the nerve fibers that carry information from one brain cell to another.
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Dana G. Smith,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Taylor, then with her fourth husband Richard Burton, wanted to ditch her formal '50s style of long skirts and tasteful sheaths.
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Liz McNeil,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
His models could have been downloaded from Zelda, with cargo pants that held axes and sword sheaths remade in fabric.
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Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
The payload was designed to test a hypersonic navigation system capable of accurately identifying spacecraft position, even when communications are blocked by intense plasma sheaths during hypersonic flight.
—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
These white threads are cloaked in sheaths of chitin — the same sugar polymer that forms the tough exoskeletons of beetles, crabs, and lobsters — and can be easily grown in flasks and Petri dishes.
—
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Production quirks like volume and pitch changes, multiple beat switches, brash sonic redirections punctuated by everything from samples of glass shattering to synth stabs puncturing through sheaths of filters, make for a kind of chaotic symphony that feels deliriously of the moment.
—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
Place your knives in a knife block or knife box (many steak knife sets come with these), or protect them with sheaths before placing them in a drawer.
—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
Nuts and fatty fishes, like salmon and sardines, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for building the insulating sheaths that surround the nerve fibers that carry information from one brain cell to another.
—
Dana G. Smith,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Taylor, then with her fourth husband Richard Burton, wanted to ditch her formal '50s style of long skirts and tasteful sheaths.
—
Liz McNeil,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
His models could have been downloaded from Zelda, with cargo pants that held axes and sword sheaths remade in fabric.
—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheaths
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From elaborate Persian rugs to minimalist sisal floor coverings to bold maximalist styles, there is something fit for every home.
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Incorporating softer pieces, such as rugs, upholstered pieces, and window coverings, is a critical step that helps with sound control and creates an enveloping atmosphere.
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At least six shell casings were recovered from the scene of the shooting, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesperson Eliza Durham.
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During the investigation, shell casings found at the scene were later compared to a firearm Craig admitted belonged to him, the release said.
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From headlight housings and door trim to bumpers and exhaust tips, the polish doesn’t just work on chrome but also steel, copper, aluminum and brass.
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The Colorado State Patrol is asking for any witnesses or anyone who may know the whereabouts of a 2014 to 2016 dark blue or black Jeep Wrangler with damage to one of the foglight housings on the front bumper.
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Counties investigate these cases, and officials acknowledge that fraud exists, but neither the state nor local property appraisers publish verifiable statewide fraud statistics.
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Organizers of celebrations months in the making had to adjust or cancel activities entirely as much of the East Coast sweltered under heat that approached and in many cases surpassed triple digits.
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Known for his colorful jackets and outspoken style, Ives even launched his own clothing line last year.
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Today, brands like Ralph Lauren and Gabriela Hearst regularly use leather fringe on the catwalk, while resale shops on Etsy and Depop continue to offer leather fringe jackets from the 1970s and beyond.
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At one point in March, Syria accused Hezbollah of launching artillery shells across the border toward Syrian army positions, which Hezbollah denied.
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The recreational use of bigger display fireworks, such as salutes that contain two grains – 130 milligrams – of explosive materials and professional-grade aerial shells with more than 60 grams of pyrotechnic compositions isn't allowed.
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Featuring a perspective not often seen on book covers, and the perfect balance of image and text.
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Today, the public largely remembers Holmes through magazine covers, courtroom sketches, documentaries, and television dramatizations.
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“Sheaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheaths. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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