as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
the egg of this bird has an unusually hard casing
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Recent Examples of casing
Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
Approximately over 100 shell casings were collected at the scene, Thurmond said.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Sep. 2024
The weapons were never recovered, but a friend of the brothers found a shell casing in Lyle's jacket pocket.
—Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
So that immediately roused my suspicion that maybe the casing was left in the car.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 14 Sep. 2024
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Advertisement Police said approximately 100 shell casings were recovered at the scene.
—Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
Approximately over 100 shell casings were collected at the scene, Thurmond said.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Sep. 2024
The weapons were never recovered, but a friend of the brothers found a shell casing in Lyle's jacket pocket.
—Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
So that immediately roused my suspicion that maybe the casing was left in the car.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 14 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for casing
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The bodywork, which is in great part a highly complex aerodynamic sheath, is made entirely of carbon-fiber.Mark Ewing, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Corticosteroid injections, also called steroid injections and cortisone injections, can be injected into the tendon sheath at the base of the affected finger.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024
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Today, below market rate housing programs offer permanent housing to low-income households at the organization’s Cupertino location, while the onsite food market and Park-It Market mobile food pantry provide food to WVCS clients.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Carpenter is adamant about candidates who can support those like her mother, who rely on resources like senior housing.Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Earlier this month, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announced the city would re-enforce the 1983 mask ordinance, which bans people from wearing face coverings in public, in an attempt to combat gun violence.Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 16 Oct. 2024
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An orange icing dip and partial covering in neon sprinkles add to the Halloween-y look.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
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Pyongyang was already supplying Moscow with weapons: according to The Times of London, half of Russia’s shells used in the war have come from North Korea.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Created in collaboration with engineering giant Arup, its curving form has been constructed from two layers of slanted concrete shells that help echo the sound of the waves.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
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The hotel restaurant, The Surfing Fox, has an ambiance that’s beachy and laidback, perfectly encompassing Santa Monica's vibe.Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The shipbuilding process for a cruise ship typically spans two to three years, encompassing concept development, construction, and outfitting.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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Most cases have been reported in California (21), Washington (11) and Colorado (10).Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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That said, there's a compelling case to stick with it.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Casing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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