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
The ensemble featured a black velvet fishtail sheath with a pink satin interior, designed to resemble an open clam, with Cardi symbolizing the pearl at its center.
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Mecca Pryor, Essence, 28 Jan. 2025
In their study, the researchers started with different lengths of VVF cables – the type of electrical wire often found in power cords – which consist of copper wires covered by a PVC sheath.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024
Microplastics tend to gather in fat cells in the insulating sheath that wraps around the brain's neurons and helps to regulate signal transmission—this accumulation may explain why microplastic concentrations in the brain are higher than in other organs, the team said.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Try a sparkly mini by Ganni or an asymmetrical sheath from Taller Marmo.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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Mecca Pryor, Essence, 28 Jan. 2025
In their study, the researchers started with different lengths of VVF cables – the type of electrical wire often found in power cords – which consist of copper wires covered by a PVC sheath.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024
Microplastics tend to gather in fat cells in the insulating sheath that wraps around the brain's neurons and helps to regulate signal transmission—this accumulation may explain why microplastic concentrations in the brain are higher than in other organs, the team said.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Try a sparkly mini by Ganni or an asymmetrical sheath from Taller Marmo.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheath
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Officers detained one person at the scene, and investigators found some bullet casings possibly connected to the shooting in the area, Steinbroner said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Built into the casing of the screen are two small speakers with an output of 3W per channel that’s useful for playing alerts but not strong enough to play music well.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Advised by Moustafa to wear ball caps over their kippahs — traditional Jewish head coverings — for security reasons, Lopatin covered his with a Detroit Pistons basketball cap.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2025
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The trailer for the program kicks off with Suleman, now 49, driving around Los Angeles with a face covering, hat and sunglasses.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Ramos told her his idea of a housing co-op for like-minded residents working together and sharing their expertise with the community as a way to connect with the land and their ancestors.—
Yvonne Condes,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Here are the 10 states with the lowest housing prices per square foot, according to GoBankingRates: West Virginia Kansas Alabama Mississippi Oklahoma Arkansas Iowa Indiana Kentucky Michigan Which states have most expensive housing prices?—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Feb. 2025
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The cropped and boxy jacket has two D patch pockets on the waist, a full zip front, and a zippered chest pocket.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Feb. 2025
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What To Know The jacket ranks among the top sellers in men's military outerwear on the platform owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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Harris-Pincus also cautioned that bacteria could enter through the pores of the shell itself.—
Khloe Quill,
Fox News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Its smooth shell is made from three layers of polycarbonate (a hard-to-break plastic shell) to protect the bag’s integrity and your belongings.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2025
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In addition to the quote in the caption, Trump’s team shared an image that channeled a Time magazine cover with the POTUS wearing a crown.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
21 Feb. 2025
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Almost all of the buildings and structures in each map can be destroyed, adding an element of chaos as your cover disappears under heavy fire, but also allowing for fun strategies, like blowing up the floor beneath your enemy to send them plummeting to the ground.—
Brad Bourque,
WIRED,
21 Feb. 2025
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The United States is seeing the worst flu season in more than a decade, with cases still trending up.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The film’s arrival on Netflix has propelled it to the No. 1 spot on the streamer, leaving viewers curious to learn more about the real-life case that inspired the movie.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Sheath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheath. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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