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as in radiates
to throw or give off
spermaceti candles, made from whale oil, are known to cast an exceptionally bright light
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as in aims
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
cast her eyes skyward for signs of the rescue plane
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as in prepares
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
carefully cast the letter of complaint as politely as possible
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as in throws
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
cast a rock into the stream
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as in forecasts
a declaration that something will happen in the future
stock market analysts offered an optimistic cast for the coming year
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as in shades
a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished
the walls had a slight yellowish cast
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as in looks
an instance of looking especially briefly
a mischievous cast in his eye when we asked what our destination would be
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as in expressions
facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling
his face took on a somewhat sad cast when we asked how his ill wife was faring
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as in shapes
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance
the lovely cast of the baby's features
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Recent Examples of casts
Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Perhaps other cats do the same because the moonlight casts shadows on the walls of their home, Siracusa said.
—Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2024
With 14 shades in all, the collection also features Glistening, which casts a pink reflection on iridescent gold.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
With her newfound powers, the teen casts a spell to become popular and get the hot jock Brad (Dan Gauthier).
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2024
Buyers can now opt for fancier and more aerodynamic wheel designs, while the new narrower headlights can be equipped with HD-Matrix technology, which casts light up to 600m using 32,000 light pixels.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Evidence that many people may stop their use of obesity drugs not long after starting therapy casts doubt about the sustainability of weight loss to achieve long-term positive health outcomes.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Indeed, Montenegro casts all of these issues into sharp relief.
—Robert David English, Foreign Affairs, 10 Mar. 2017
Verb
The ‘petals’ that make up this feature were inspired by the blue agave plant and casts a dramatic shadow around the bar to integrate light throughout the space.
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William Brenner radiates an uncompromising kind of confidence, from the shiny top of his balding skull to his professionally polished loafers.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
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Many people describe Quinn, who radiates positive energy and has an infectious smile, as the doyenne of LA’s art scene.Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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The oil tanker ‘Devon’ prepares to transfer crude oil from Kharg Island oil terminal to India in the Persian Gulf, Iran, on March 23, 2018.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
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Specializing in this before-afterlife care prepares Sims for difficult moments like, Discussing End of Life services or Contemplating Existence.Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
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Every time a monster approaches, James’ radio emits static, eerily alerting the player that a threat draws near.George Yang, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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The process of making cow leather for your favorite pair of boots causes pollution and emits greenhouse gases, according to the letter.Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
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Called the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2024, the law directs the VA to increase veterans' benefits by the same inflation adjustment percentage as Social Security payments.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Leigh Silverman directs a rigorously unspectacular production, with an almost dogmatic refusal to add any Broadway razzle.Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024
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Some use cases for this include order completion and variability predictions, labor assignments, etc.Manoj Gujarathi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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These explanations are most beneficial for developers, data scientists and end users seeking to understand the reasoning behind AI predictions.Vinay Kumar Sankarapu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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These four whiskies, standard expressions, and special bottlings were judged the best single malts of 2024 by the IWSC’s esteemed panel of judges.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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But despite dolphins’ playful reputation, their facial expressions during play had never been investigated before, though studies have established that other mammals, like humans and monkeys, communicate with open-mouthed, smile-like expressions when playing.Issy Ronald, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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In addition to these core expressions, Johnnie Walker releases limited-edition bottlings and innovations, such as the Johnnie Walker High Rye.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The ingredient releases gradually overnight to restore elasticity, even out the skin tone, and minimize the appearance of wrinkles without irritating the skin.Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Anthony Davis sets a ball screen for Austin Reaves, drawing two defenders on the ball and opening Davis to roll into the paint.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The flavor profile of the wet martini also sets it apart from its drier counterpart.Rachel King, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Casts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casts. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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