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
Both victims’ blood was later found on the sheath, along with DNA from a single male that ultimately helped investigators pinpoint Kohberger as the only suspect.
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Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
According to a police affidavit, DNA evidence linked him to a knife sheath found at the crime scene.
—Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 30 June 2025
Their evidence would have included DNA evidence that linked him to a knife sheath found at the crime scene.
—July 2, CBS News, 2 July 2025
He was arrested in December 2022 in Pennsylvania after forensic evidence linked him to the murders, including DNA found on a knife sheath at the crime scene and cellphone data placing him near the victims' home multiple times.
Jan. 4, 2023
Kohberger was extradited to Idaho on Jan. 4, 2023.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2025
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Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
According to a police affidavit, DNA evidence linked him to a knife sheath found at the crime scene.
—Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 30 June 2025
Their evidence would have included DNA evidence that linked him to a knife sheath found at the crime scene.
—July 2, CBS News, 2 July 2025
He was arrested in December 2022 in Pennsylvania after forensic evidence linked him to the murders, including DNA found on a knife sheath at the crime scene and cellphone data placing him near the victims' home multiple times.
Jan. 4, 2023
Kohberger was extradited to Idaho on Jan. 4, 2023.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheath
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Officials said deputies found multiple shell casings at the scene and later learned that four other gunshot victims checked into area hospitals.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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Working with the Miami Gardens and Miami Beach police departments, detectives linked the gun used in the shooting back to Warren Pollock through shell casings from a shooting that took place in 2021 in Miami Gardens.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
18 July 2025
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Sisal is a natural floor covering made from the tough fibers of the agave sisalana plant.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
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After the suit was filed, Suffolk County revised its policy to allow religious coverings — such as hijabs, yarmulkes and turbans — to be worn during booking photos and while in custody, unless exceptional circumstances apply, according to Fahmy’s lawyers.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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Park Superintendent Ed Keable said on Sunday that the visitor center, gas station, a wastewater treatment plant, an administrative building and some employee housing were among the dozens of structures lost.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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Flames from the Dragon Bravo Fire engulfed the lodge, visitor center, gas station, wastewater treatment plant, administrative offices, and employee housing, according to park Superintendent Ed Keable.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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At first blush, the jacket could even be said to fit the chesty six-foot-four (and three-quarters), 194-pound striker.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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In one snap, Kardashian could be seen wearing a camo hat, black tank top, black leggings and a camo jacket tied around her waist, putting an arm around her son Tatum.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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The bag uses a durable, water-resistant outer shell to keep your gear dry and utilizes Babolat's eco-conscious, dye-free lining that also protects against temperature changes.—
Will Porter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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The Allies fired a million and a half shells in the week before the Battle of the Somme.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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For the cover of the July 21, 2025, issue, the artist Joost Swarte portrays how New Yorkers have been feeling in the midst of a heat wave.—
Françoise Mouly,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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And the very thought of chucking a book into the garbage simply because of its unsightly cover, or lack thereof, is a cardinal sin.—
Peter Wortsman
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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In any case, Reed, who has learned how to teleport an egg, comes up with a plan to teleport the entire planet and everyone on it to a totally different star system.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The lower chamber of the Philippine Congress received at least four separate cases of impeachment against the Vice President between December and February—though only one was transferred to the Senate, which would have served as the impeachment tribunal.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
25 July 2025
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“Sheath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheath. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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