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casting

[kas-ting, kah-sting] / ˈkæs tɪŋ, ˈkɑ stɪŋ /
NOUN
cast
Synonyms
STRONG
ejection expulsion fling flinging heave heaving hurl hurling launching lob lobbing pitch pitching projection propulsion shooting sling slinging thrust thrusting toss tossing
Antonyms
WEAK
catch keeping retention
NOUN
manufacture/manufacturing
Synonyms
WEAK
accomplishment assembling assembly completion composing composition construction creation doing erection fabrication finishing forging formation making mass-production preparing produce tooling
NOUN
manufacturing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
construction manufacture
STRONG
accomplishment assembling assembly completion composing composition creation doing erection fabrication finishing forging formation making preparing produce tooling
WEAK
mass-production
NOUN
metal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alloy hardware ingot mineral ore
STRONG
deposit foil leaf load mail plate solder vein
WEAK
native rock
NOUN
molding
Synonyms
STRONG
creating making modeling shaping

Example Sentences

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She tells the story of her initial encounter with filmmaker Jim Jarmusch as he began working on “Stranger Than Paradise,” where he was interested in casting Bertei as the female lead.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

Viewers are hungry for diverse casting and storylines across Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

But the magic lies in the embellishment, starting with the casting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Asked whether Swinton could be cast, Bloys said people should not believe any rumours and claimed: "I don't even know who we're casting."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

There was no electricity, only a few hurricane lamps casting a dull glow.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

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Theater - Introductory

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Theater - Middle School

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Theater - High School

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