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
State investigators went on to discover DNA on the sheath, which, after analysis that included FBI assistance, later came back as a statistical match to Kohberger, police and prosecutors allege.
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 22 Feb. 2025
First, Defendant abandoned any privacy interest in his DNA by disclaiming knowledge or ownership of the sheath from which the DNA was extracted.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
For the event, held on Thursday, Feb. 13, Kaling, 45, wore a form-fitting gold gown with sequins and embellishments, with gold leaf appliqués at the gown's sheath skirt.
—Justine Fisher, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Two sheaths are included to protect the hedge trimmer and grass shearer while in storage.
—Alice Knisley Matthias, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2025
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 22 Feb. 2025
First, Defendant abandoned any privacy interest in his DNA by disclaiming knowledge or ownership of the sheath from which the DNA was extracted.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
For the event, held on Thursday, Feb. 13, Kaling, 45, wore a form-fitting gold gown with sequins and embellishments, with gold leaf appliqués at the gown's sheath skirt.
—Justine Fisher, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Two sheaths are included to protect the hedge trimmer and grass shearer while in storage.
—Alice Knisley Matthias, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheath
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Knighton says she was shot eight times, not five, based on her injuries, but police only found five casings at the scene.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2025
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The site has been manufacturing the standard Starlink dish, which involves processing raw plastic pellets and aluminum to fashion the hardware’s casing.—
Michael Kan,
PCMAG,
4 Mar. 2025
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The stadium will be topped by a large covering likened to an umbrella that will improve energy efficiency.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
11 Mar. 2025
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The products listed in the first round of tariffs for Canada cover a diverse range which includes: cereal, flour, starch and milk products; wood; appliances; rubbers; alcoholic beverages; carpets and floor coverings; wool, cotton and fabric; books; and cork.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The developer received $35 million of that money as a loan, while North County Transit District got $12.9 million as a grant, and a small amount went to Interfaith Community Services, which assists low-income residents of affordable housing.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Attending Harvard will be completely free for students from families making $100,000 or less, with the university committing to cover housing, health insurance and travel costs between campus and home.—
Maria Aguilar Prieto,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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Whether the jackets make the playoffs or not, this season has been so much fun to watch.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Jean jackets: Another layer to add onto our more spring-forward outfits to ensure no goosebumps.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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Many of the buildings show the scars of the years of conflict — windows blown out and boarded up, chunks of rubble strewn around from shells hitting concrete.—
Clarissa Ward,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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Conical shells stretch monstrous in our own alien waters.—
Julie Swarstad Johnson,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2025
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Benglis has made a jewelry line for Loewe, and the cover of Anderson’s ten-year Loewe retrospective highlights not one of his own designs but a work of Hamilton’s—a vastly oversized pumpkin fashioned from leather and shot for the Loewe Fall/Winter 2022 campaign.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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To prevent wildfires during a red flag warning, follow these directions: If burning is allowed in your location, make sure all burn barrels are fitted with a weighted metal cover that has holes no bigger than 3/4 of an inch.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2025
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This may not have been the original plan with Starfield, and Microsoft said as much back during its court case about the Activision acquisition.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The initial case which led to Abelson's injunction was brought by the Baltimore Mayor and city council, along with a number of organizations including the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Sheath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheath. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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