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
In legal filings from June 2023, his defense said the state’s claim is not from blood, but rather touch DNA on the sheath located at the violent scene.
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Feb. 2025
Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) has bravely taken one of its most unique folding knife designs and adapted it into a sleek, compact axe that packs safely without a sheath and flips into full-on chopping mode in milliseconds.
—New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2025
Amid the investigation, trace amounts of DNA found on a knife sheath at the scene of the 2022 murders in Moscow, Idaho, did not show up in law enforcement CODIS databases.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2025
Sheath Like the sheath of a sword, sheath dresses are form-fitting on all body parts but still leave enough room for comfort and movement.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Feb. 2025
Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) has bravely taken one of its most unique folding knife designs and adapted it into a sleek, compact axe that packs safely without a sheath and flips into full-on chopping mode in milliseconds.
—New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2025
Amid the investigation, trace amounts of DNA found on a knife sheath at the scene of the 2022 murders in Moscow, Idaho, did not show up in law enforcement CODIS databases.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2025
Sheath Like the sheath of a sword, sheath dresses are form-fitting on all body parts but still leave enough room for comfort and movement.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheath
Noun
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He’d been shot in the face with a revolver that left no shell casings.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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But with a significant price drop, all of the pros like the handsome metal casing, decent battery life, and easy-to-see, sharp matte display take on more value.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PCMAG,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In a 2020 survey, 90% of New York City residents reported always or often wearing coverings when out and about.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Those living in regions with less sunlight or climates that require skin covering may also struggle to get vitamin D through sun exposure.2 Sunscreen is only thought to reduce vitamin D production minimally.2 2.—
Brittany Lubeck, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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However, the freeze would apply to every corner of the state, not just communities affected by the fires, and therefore could undermine the state’s efforts to ramp up housing construction.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2025
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The bill’s sponsors — Denver Democratic Reps. Steven Woodrow and Javier Mabrey — said the measure was intended to ensure housing providers compete with each other to lower prices, rather than collude to keep rents higher.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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One photo showed Moore and Tallulah, 31, pose with Bruce, who wore a smart baby blue suit jacket for the occasion the day before.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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By 1843, veterans regularly received navy blue jackets, pairs of cotton and linen trousers, flannel drawers and shirts, socks, pairs of shoes, white and checked cotton shirts, silk and cotton handkerchiefs, and hats.—
Made by History,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
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Although his original estimate of $10,000 was accurate for the shell of the house, the interior has cost another $10,000.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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At Littlejohn’s side, Hood makes the sign of the cross over and over again, until the other man is just a shell.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Reuters video from near Mandalay showed a multi-story building collapsing in on itself as the quake hit, sending around a dozen saffron-robed monks ducking for cover.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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The advisory is in effect until 8 a.m. What to do if there is a frost advisory Frost advisories are issued from May to October (but can be extended if necessary) when temperatures, winds, and sky cover are favorable for frost development.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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In many cases, these startups rely on partnerships with banks or insurers behind the scenes, effectively becoming a slick user interface on top of more traditional financial institutions.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Cavs’ big man had a great case to battle Wembanyama for the honor before Wembanyama’s season ended.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Sheath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheath. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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