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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
Aamer Madhani and Zeke Miller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Despite being total opposites, the holiday spirit casts its spell over the two creatives in A Jingle Bell Mingle.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
However, when a young girl casts a spell on her after an unpleasant encounter, Jordan wakes up the next morning to discover she has been transformed into her 13-year-old self (Marsai Martin).
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Their criticism, following significant election losses, casts the move as counterproductive to the party’s efforts to rebuild after the election.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
The complaint casts a wide net, naming Cyrus along with co-writers Gregory Hein and Michael Pollack as well as Sony Music Entertainment, Concord, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp, and various streaming platforms.
—Legal Entertainment, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
One theme park partnership has been running for longer than almost any deal in sport and casts an even more powerful spell.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The Ice Harvest' (2005) Set in Wichita, Kansas, on Christmas Eve, this twisty, cool and funny film noir casts John Cusack as a mob lawyer who steals $2 million from his boss (Randy Quaid) and has issues hightailing it out of town because of bad weather.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
The living room features a lantern that casts leafy shadows and a custom rug with notes of olive, off-white, and brown.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Republican president-elect frequently casts the outgoing Democratic president as a feckless leader who shredded American credibility around the world during his four-year term.
—Aamer Madhani and Zeke Miller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Despite being total opposites, the holiday spirit casts its spell over the two creatives in A Jingle Bell Mingle.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
However, when a young girl casts a spell on her after an unpleasant encounter, Jordan wakes up the next morning to discover she has been transformed into her 13-year-old self (Marsai Martin).
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Their criticism, following significant election losses, casts the move as counterproductive to the party’s efforts to rebuild after the election.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
The complaint casts a wide net, naming Cyrus along with co-writers Gregory Hein and Michael Pollack as well as Sony Music Entertainment, Concord, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp, and various streaming platforms.
—Legal Entertainment, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
One theme park partnership has been running for longer than almost any deal in sport and casts an even more powerful spell.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The Ice Harvest' (2005) Set in Wichita, Kansas, on Christmas Eve, this twisty, cool and funny film noir casts John Cusack as a mob lawyer who steals $2 million from his boss (Randy Quaid) and has issues hightailing it out of town because of bad weather.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
The living room features a lantern that casts leafy shadows and a custom rug with notes of olive, off-white, and brown.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for casts
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This pride radiates into customer interactions, where employees go above and beyond to create memorable experiences.Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The truth is out, the lies are old (2024) radiates both texture and depth, meticulously woven from an eclectic mix of materials, including linen, lurex, rope, cotton, nylon, and wool.Salomé Gómez-Upegui, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
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The Trap Of Luck The difference between luck and capability lies in how an organization prepares for and responds to problems.Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Now more than a year into her term, Bullock leads a central bank that, thus far, has held out on cutting interest rates, placing her fiercely in the spotlight as the country prepares for a 2025 election with cost of living concerns top-of-mind for voters.Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This special reading light emits a warm, gentle amber light that is reminiscent of candle light and does not emit any blue light, which supports the circadian rhythm of late night readers.Carina Brackett, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
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Playing the stony henchman who very gradually emits flickers of affection for his reluctant mark has brought the actor, already famous in his motherland, international visibility and a place in the awards conversation.Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
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Barry Jenkins directs, and at the premiere spoke about casting Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s daughter Blue Ivy Carter as Kiara, the daughter of Simba (voiced by Donald Glover) and Nala (voiced by Beyoncé).Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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Projects such as these have a real impact in building empathy toward victims, said Valerie Higgins, who directs the Sustainable Cultural Heritage Program at the American University of Rome.Ruchi Kumar, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
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Below, 20 members of Forbes Technology Council share their predictions about the highlights and trends that will dominate conversations and headlines focused on CES 2025.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite predictions of doom and gloom and the odd technology issue on the website, there is no doubt that the website still runs well.Adam Fayed, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Both expressions have similar aroma and flavor profiles, but Full Proof has more pronounced chocolate and dried fruit notes and has more viscosity and palate weight.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Don’t expect your classic, well-aged, extra añejo tequila here, because these expressions have been utterly transformed by extended maturation and finishing in these different types of casks.Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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Some scientists are convinced that SAI, which releases tiny particles into part of the upper atmosphere, would work to cool the planet because of observations made after volcanic eruptions.Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Both companies are moving aggressively to capture market share before Apple releases its own AI features.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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What To See During The Major Lunar Standstill During a major lunar standstill, the moon rises and sets at its most extreme northerly and southerly positions on the east and west horizons, respectively.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Both sets feature the dramatic leopard collar, cuffs, and buttons, with a soft peplum.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Casts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casts. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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