1
: something (such as the excrement of an earthworm) that is cast out or off
2
: the act of one that casts: such as
a
: the throwing of a fishing line by means of a rod and reel
b
: the assignment of parts and duties to actors or performers
3
: something cast in a mold
Examples of casting in a Sentence
The workers make metal castings for truck engines.
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Matthias Schoenaerts signed on as the film's villain, Krem of the Yellow Hills, in September 2024, per Deadline, and a few months later, Jason Momoa confirmed his casting as the violent intergalactic bounty hunter, Lobo.
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Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 12 July 2025
Momoa confirmed his casting on Instagram in December 2024 by quoting himself.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Eras Tour, the casting of Meg Ryan might not have been possible.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 July 2025
Producers are currently in talks with potential writers and directors and additional casting will be announced shortly.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 July 2025
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Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 12 July 2025
Momoa confirmed his casting on Instagram in December 2024 by quoting himself.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Eras Tour, the casting of Meg Ryan might not have been possible.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 July 2025
Producers are currently in talks with potential writers and directors and additional casting will be announced shortly.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for casting
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“Casting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casting. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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