1
: something (such as the excrement of an earthworm) that is cast out or off
2
: the act of one that casts: such as
a
: the throwing of a fishing line by means of a rod and reel
b
: the assignment of parts and duties to actors or performers
3
: something cast in a mold
Examples of casting in a Sentence
The workers make metal castings for truck engines.
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The news arrives just last year after the Academy’s historic announcement of a best casting category, which will be awarded for the first time at the 98th ceremony in 2026.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
More details on when SNL UK will debut, as well as news on casting, hosts and musical guests will be announced in the coming months.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
The museum said the models have been chosen in a special casting and are receiving professional model training to prepare for the show.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
Our sister site Deadline was first to report the Pride and Prejudice castings.
—Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 10 Apr. 2025
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
More details on when SNL UK will debut, as well as news on casting, hosts and musical guests will be announced in the coming months.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
The museum said the models have been chosen in a special casting and are receiving professional model training to prepare for the show.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
Our sister site Deadline was first to report the Pride and Prejudice castings.
—Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for casting
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“Casting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casting. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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