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
Temperatures outside the capsule built up to some 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit as a sheath of plasma enveloped the Orion spacecraft, named Integrity, and its four long-distance travelers, temporarily blocking radio signals the Moon ship and Mission Control in Houston.
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2026
Jane Kaczmarek wore a sunny yellow sheath to wed her high school sweetheart, Rusty Long, after the two reconnected at their 50th high school reunion.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
This overall slender shape has a rough sheath.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Apr. 2026
Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2026
Jane Kaczmarek wore a sunny yellow sheath to wed her high school sweetheart, Rusty Long, after the two reconnected at their 50th high school reunion.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
This overall slender shape has a rough sheath.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Apr. 2026
Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sheath
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheath
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Prosecutors said shell casings from the gun matched those that were recovered at the hospital.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Later, however, an indictment alleged that shell casings found at that scene matched the 9mm gun in his possession when he was arrested.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The postponement is due to significant moisture damage found in the foundation, floors, roof coverings and exterior walls which comprise the building’s shell, as well as microbial contamination found elsewhere in the structure.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
24 Apr. 2026
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The rooms Our one-bedroom suite was lined in Loro Piana cashmere wall coverings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Part of the reason may be that San Diego housing officials got an early and public start on dealing with their own growing budget shortfall and expected cuts in city, state and federal funding.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Together, the developments mark a turning point for the joint city-county agency, which has coordinated housing and services for people experiencing homelessness across the region for decades.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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As for Tom’s surprise appearance at the country music festival, the actor kept his attire casual, opting for blue jeans, a tan jacket and a hat.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Split the difference in your own pair with a prim, preppy jacket, luxe snakeskin flats, and chic gold jewelry; you’re all set for a fancy dinner or happy hour.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Dodgers’ social media team nudged Smith out of that public shell a bit this spring, in a spot promoting his bobblehead night, in which Smith nailed a deadpan delivery and a range of facial gestures.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Alone without any adults, the boys attempt to organize themselves to get food, water, shelter and fun, electing a chief, Ralph (Winston Sawyers in the new series), and holding meetings where only the boy holding a large conch shell is allowed to talk.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The post included the album’s cover, a simple black-and-white photo of Grande smiling with strands of hair covering her face.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Does insurance cover pest control?—
Ana Durrani,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Their immediate challenge is that the ruling came down well after filing deadlines for this year’s primary elections — and in some cases, after those primary elections have been held.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Reached by email earlier this week, Jennifer Spradley, an attorney in the public defender’s office in Tampa, said the office wouldn’t comment on Abugharbieh’s case.—
Mike Schneider,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Sheath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheath. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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