as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
corn husks a high stone wall is the husk that protects the actor from prying curiosity seekers
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Recent Examples of husk
Erik Kain, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Prayers at the Dome of the Rock and in the rubble of Gaza
In Gaza, thousands gathered for the Friday communal prayers in the shattered concrete husk of Gaza City’s Imam Shafi’i Mosque, heavily damaged by Israeli forces during fighting.
—Imad Isseid and Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2025
Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2019
To freeze ground cherries, simply spread the husked, washed fruits on a rimmed cookie sheet and place them in the freezer.
—The Editors, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2018
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Noun
The Gross Body Horror Stuff In the final act, Sue has drained Elisabeth for months but now she’s run out of the magic fluid—sucked the husk of Elisabeth dry—and is forced to switch back or die.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Prayers at the Dome of the Rock and in the rubble of Gaza
In Gaza, thousands gathered for the Friday communal prayers in the shattered concrete husk of Gaza City’s Imam Shafi’i Mosque, heavily damaged by Israeli forces during fighting.
—Imad Isseid and Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2025
Verb
As Alex, Sturridge does a good job of husking himself as the story goes sour.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2019
To freeze ground cherries, simply spread the husked, washed fruits on a rimmed cookie sheet and place them in the freezer.
—The Editors, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for husk
Noun
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Other zesters may come equipped with a protective sheath or covering to keep them sharp and secure.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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The 30-year-old was allegedly linked to the crime scene by DNA recovered from a knife sheath and cell phone pings, per the affidavit.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But Lewandowski is about to peel away to the far post, opening up space for Torres to run to the near post.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Once the eggs are peeled, the sulfur smell spreads more quickly.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Five shell casings were collected from the scene near the camera, which is valued at more than $5,000.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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The kids reported seeing a silver Toyota Tacoma at a campsite in the area at about 10 p.m., and sheriff’s deputies later found 10mm shell casings at Bradbury Flat and a 10mm handgun in Caton’s home.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There is hearty applause for the two teams and whenever this happens, a small dog incessantly barks.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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If a dog is being disruptive, such as barking (with the exception of barking to alert to something like a medical condition), wandering or displaying aggression, the management of a restaurant or other business can legally ask that the dog be removed from the premises.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The rule was designed to catch high earners gaming the system through shell companies, but there’s no floor.—
Alex Ashley,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Pentagon’s supply of missiles and shells was running very short even last year, as Mark Bowden wrote in this magazine in December.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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China has the world's largest navy by hull count, with over 370 vessels.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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For $19, try Sill's potting formula, which is based on a nutrient-rich blend of coconut coir, aged pine bark, rice hulls, compost and earthworm castings.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Prioritize Windows Get at least basic window coverings up first for security, privacy, and a good night’s sleep, says Heather Jackson of In Place, who provides interior design and unpacking services in the San Francisco Bay Area.—
Berit Thorkelson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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Fondant is a sweet covering made with sugar and water, with gelatin and glycerin as a softener or stabilizer.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Husk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husk. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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