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
Under Mogen's body, police found a Ka-Bar knife sheath, stamped with a United States Marine Corps logo and allegedly containing Kohberger's DNA on the snap.
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Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
In this case, investigators found a single source of male DNA on the button snap of a leather knife sheath left at the crime scene, according to a probable cause affidavit.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
Paleontologists unearthed the fossil in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert, and the find is unique because the sheath of one of the digits is intact.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
The sheath allegedly had DNA on its snap that ultimately led investigators to Kohberger.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
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Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
In this case, investigators found a single source of male DNA on the button snap of a leather knife sheath left at the crime scene, according to a probable cause affidavit.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
Paleontologists unearthed the fossil in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert, and the find is unique because the sheath of one of the digits is intact.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
The sheath allegedly had DNA on its snap that ultimately led investigators to Kohberger.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheath
Noun
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During their investigation, police found six 10mm shell casings at the scene.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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While the casing is mostly reinforced plastic, the screen surround is titanium.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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These half-sized classic window coverings let in ample light for prep work, while adding just enough privacy and charm.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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Prevent interior light from escaping by closing window coverings, using window film and moving light fixtures away from the windows.—
Lexie Beach,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2025
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Because the next crisis won’t start in a hedge fund or a housing market.—
Jemma Green,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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One is: New York City desperately needs more affordable housing.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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His rental package included only the button-up shirt, vest, shoes, and belt, omitting the essential pants and jacket.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Jean jackets with fur collars channels a richness from the ’70s, while the ’80s comes through awkward proportions and heavy silhouettes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 May 2025
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What To Do Visitors can go full-moon kayaking, explore a 2000-year-old ancient Calusa shell mound, or cruise to secluded islands like Cabbage Key for Gulf shrimp and slow, old-Florida life.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Dilly Dally, like other turtles treated and re-released by the LMC, will be tracked via satellite attached to her shell to chart her movements and monitor her re-acclimation to living in the wild.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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The Philadelphia Eagles running back was named the cover athlete for this year’s EA Sports video game.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
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The cover was pink with two big rainbows and illustrations of pills with smiley faces.—
Marta Martínez,
NPR,
8 June 2025
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The gravel crunches as more and more guests arrive with romping dogs, small children, and cases of seltzer.—
Alessandra Schade,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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In one sense, doctors have always been writers, penning case reports since antiquity.—
Danielle Ofri,
New Yorker,
7 June 2025
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“Sheath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheath. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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