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as in to radiate
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 to aim
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 to prepare
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 to throw
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 prediction
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 shade
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 look
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 shape
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 cast
Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
That ruling, which was recently overturned by an appellate court, stood in stark contrast to the will of Tesla’s shareholders, who have now affirmed the substance of the 2018 CEO Performance Award on three separate occasions, each with support exceeding 75% of votes cast.
—Shane Goodwin, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Francesca Krempa, Outside, 15 Jan. 2026
Such is their popularity — and the side-splitting efforts of cast members Giles Terera, Kate O’Donnell, Oliver Stockley and Dino Fetscher — that some of the biggest names in showbiz just can’t stop themselves from seeing what all the fuss is about.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
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Her return to The Traitors follows a brief — but memorable — run in season 3, where she was cast as a Faithful and became the first player to be sent home.
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When fishing from shore especially, open water means longer casts, and gusts can quickly expose underpowered setups.
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As per usual, Kate Hudson radiated warmth and elegance amid the sea of celebrities at the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards.—
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Disabled after a childhood accident, Belle spent most of her time indoors, radiating a sadness that even at the age of 4 made Gilberg worry for her safety.—
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In addition to bills aimed at saving Coloradans money, there will be more 50 criminal justice bills aimed at making the state safer.—
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By combining a rotating detonation engine with a dual-mode ramjet inlet, engineers aim to close what is often called the efficiency gap that limits the performance of current hypersonic missiles.—
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Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui and Chris Williams planned to assist Fincke and Cardman in suiting up and preparing the tools and equipment that would be needed outside the space station.—
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
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When Bates was a student at Kent State University in Ohio, her roommate brought her along to a local party thrown by younger Amish people.—
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Maiava passed for the most yards (3,711) out of any Big Ten Conference quarterback and threw the fifth-most touchdowns.—
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Those are, indeed, pat, credible theories and predictions.—
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Adding weight to Meloni’s prediction of upcoming turbulence is the fact that 43 members of Congress have already announced plans to leave.—
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Available in 10 wear-with-anything shades, including black, army green, and brown, the shacket has earned praise from shoppers who call out its high-quality construction and trendy yet comfortable design in their reviews.—
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For more swoon-worthy savings, look no further than the Sam Edelman Women’s Talia Slip-on Shoes, which are a breeze to get on thanks to adjustable velcro straps, and also come in a vacation-ready French Burgundy shade.—
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The beauty mogul mingled with Jennifer Lawrence and Chalamet's co-star Odessa A'zion but spent the rest of the evening exchanging loving glances and kisses with Chalamet.—
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The math might seem straightforward at first glance, too.—
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Lined up next to rookie left tackle Josh Simmons and veteran center Creed Humphrey, Suamataia took some lumps in the first two preseason games before settling in for a clean sheet in the third look against the Bears.—
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Casly Lamiit Matching Turtleneck and Skirt Set Go for an easy one-and-done look with this turtleneck sweater and skirt set.—
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“Cast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cast. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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