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
Kristian Burt, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
The recall notice says the wire may rub on other components near the engine, wearing down the wire's outer casing which could lead to a short circuit and a loss of electrical power with little or no warning.
—Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2024
Meanwhile, the two shell casings that were recovered from the scene by Relli (real name Terell Ephron) and turned into police two days later had no fingerprints.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Visualizing how mass shootings in 2024 compare with past years
More than 100 shell casings were recovered from the scene, Thurmond added.
—Michelle Watson, CNN, 23 Sep. 2024
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Noun
The third model separates itself with a platinum casing and different face design, including a large-format date and a dial tracking the moon phase and the day of the week.
—Kristian Burt, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
The recall notice says the wire may rub on other components near the engine, wearing down the wire's outer casing which could lead to a short circuit and a loss of electrical power with little or no warning.
—Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2024
Meanwhile, the two shell casings that were recovered from the scene by Relli (real name Terell Ephron) and turned into police two days later had no fingerprints.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Visualizing how mass shootings in 2024 compare with past years
More than 100 shell casings were recovered from the scene, Thurmond added.
—Michelle Watson, CNN, 23 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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Issues important to him include criminal justice reform and advocating for affordable housing.Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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Officials issued an emergency decree banning all protests in the city, which will remain in effect through Thursday, boosted security at Jewish sites and prohibited the use of certain face coverings.Henry Austin, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Attendees were soon spotted at the event with their own white ear coverings in solidarity, spawning a wave of jokes on social media.Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 4 Nov. 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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The United States, South Korea, and other nations accuse North Korea of supplying artillery shells, missiles, and other conventional arms to Russia.David Faris, Newsweek, 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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That said, there's a compelling case to stick with it.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 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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“Casing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casing. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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