Thesaurus results for SHEATH

sheath

noun

ˈshēth

Definition of sheath

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 Alcaraz is managing tenosynovitis, an injury in which fluid accumulates in the sheath that protects a key tendon in the wrist. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Almost seven weeks after the crime, genetic genealogy linked DNA on a knife sheath to Kohberger, a PhD student in criminology at nearby Washington State University. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026 Over a month later, Kohberger was apprehended by authorities in connection with the murders after investigators linked him to DNA from a knife sheath. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 Key evidence in the case included Kohberger’s DNA on a knife sheath found at the crime scene, cellphone data, and surveillance footage. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sheath

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Noun

If internal fluid pressure drops during aggressive extraction, the surrounding earth squeezes the cavern inward, permanently shrinking total storage capacity and crushing steel well casings.

— Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Five bullet casings were recovered from the scene, where Hernandez-Lopez was pronounced dead.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of casing

Noun

People may also be experiencing housing insecurity, poverty, trauma, mental illness, HIV, or other chronic conditions.

— Joel Teron, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
Reserves matter more than in conventional lending; underwriters like to see several months of housing payments sitting in the bank after closing, and more for larger loans.

— Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of housing

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The editors then serve up a tasty treat of a bunch of photos with Emily smack dab in the center, and cycle through them more quickly than Jenn’s boyfriend Ryan cycles through loud denim jackets.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
This jacket has a lot going for it, but our favorite part is the button along the bottom hem.

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of jacket

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The god Vishnu is typically depicted with four arms, often holding in them a discus, a club, a conch shell, and a lotus.

— Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
The hypoallergenic pick combines the airy softness of goose feathers with a breathable cotton shell and a box-stitch design for even heat distribution.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of shell

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The only way to let other people experience your Pocket creation is by sharing it as a Post, pairing your little interactive gizmo with a small caption and a cover photo.

— Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
Journey through classic rock with acoustic covers of The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, Elton John, Rush, Toto and more.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of cover

Noun

The trial brings to a head a decades-old case that for years has drawn the eyes of hip-hop fans and true crime experts alike.

— Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
There’s no denying that the fall 2026 runways made a strong case for color; even the street style scene is on board, slipping into colorful shoes and sporting handbags in a variety of vibrant shades—baby pink, chartreuse, and cobalt.

— Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026

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