1
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
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The boardwalk is open 24 hours, but many locals will tell you the best time to go is in the evening, when the sun sets over the water and casts a mesmerizing golden glow over the marsh.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
The paper casts new light on the enigmatic significance of the monument in prehistoric Britain.
—Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Such a rare and spectacular celestial event occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth—and our beloved satellite casts a shadow over a patch beneath it, creating darkness during the day.
—Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
But as Syria grapples with a new government and scrambles for new allies, the careful but charismatic fighter's extremist past casts a shadow over his future.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
The Republican president-elect frequently casts the outgoing Democratic president as a feckless leader who shredded American credibility around the world during his four-year term.
—Aamer Madhani and Zeke Miller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Despite being total opposites, the holiday spirit casts its spell over the two creatives in A Jingle Bell Mingle.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
However, when a young girl casts a spell on her after an unpleasant encounter, Jordan wakes up the next morning to discover she has been transformed into her 13-year-old self (Marsai Martin).
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The escalating fighting casts doubt over the junta's plan to hold an election next year.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The boardwalk is open 24 hours, but many locals will tell you the best time to go is in the evening, when the sun sets over the water and casts a mesmerizing golden glow over the marsh.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
The paper casts new light on the enigmatic significance of the monument in prehistoric Britain.
—Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Such a rare and spectacular celestial event occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth—and our beloved satellite casts a shadow over a patch beneath it, creating darkness during the day.
—Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
But as Syria grapples with a new government and scrambles for new allies, the careful but charismatic fighter's extremist past casts a shadow over his future.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
The Republican president-elect frequently casts the outgoing Democratic president as a feckless leader who shredded American credibility around the world during his four-year term.
—Aamer Madhani and Zeke Miller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Despite being total opposites, the holiday spirit casts its spell over the two creatives in A Jingle Bell Mingle.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
However, when a young girl casts a spell on her after an unpleasant encounter, Jordan wakes up the next morning to discover she has been transformed into her 13-year-old self (Marsai Martin).
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for casts
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Acute pancreatitis causes severe upper abdominal pain that radiates to the back.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
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The sharp pain radiates through the bottom of your feet and makes even standing difficult.Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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Instead of boiling the pasta in a pot of water, Drummond prepares this in a large ovenproof skillet; cooking it in a blend of chicken broth and cream—then topping that with grated Gruyère cheese.Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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During this phase, your body prepares an egg to be released from your ovaries.Wendy Wisner, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Drift Away emits a soft, loopless stream of white noise and features three light settings to act as a night light for your little one (or yourself).Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 20 Dec. 2024
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Burning gas indoors emits nitrogen dioxide, which is linked to a range of negative health consequences, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and hypertension.Susan Miller, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
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On valuing the contribution of the Christian faith to modern civilization and progress, Nef directs his readers to Alexis de Tocqueville, especially his letters to Gobineau.Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Under the title of executive producer, he is intricately involved in the show’s script development, directs most of the episodes, and oversees editing and postproduction.Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Plus, Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde weigh in with their predictions for Sunday’s game against the Browns.Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Who knows if these predictions will come true?Erik Logan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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These ten expressions are among the best whiskies the IWSC’s judging panels singled out in 2024.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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There have been several other rye expressions released over the past few years, including an earlier incarnation of this particular one, which is the 14th entry in the Distillery Series (originally known as the Tennessee Taster Series).Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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The year also began with a strong El Niño event, which occurs when the ocean in the Eastern Pacific releases large amounts of heat to the atmosphere, raising global temperatures.Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Humiliated when Iran releases the hostages minutes after Reagan is inaugurated.Bradley Tusk, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Connection Fox, for example, helps users keep track of important contacts, sets reminders to get in touch and even generates suggestions for ways to reach out, keeping important relationships from going cold.Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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What sets Candy Kittens apart in the crowded confectionery market is its commitment to sustainability and conscious consumption.Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Casts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casts. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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