as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
corn husks a high stone wall is the husk that protects the actor from prying curiosity seekers
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Recent Examples of husk
Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 30 May 2025
Some meanings were reduced to the husks of meanings.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 15 June 2025
Aaron Calvin, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2019
As Alex, Sturridge does a good job of husking himself as the story goes sour.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2019
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Noun
The object could be a white dwarf—an Earth-sized husk that remains after a star has exhausted its nuclear fuel.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 30 May 2025
Some meanings were reduced to the husks of meanings.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 15 June 2025
Verb
Some sold for several hundred dollars, husks good only for spare parts.
—Aaron Calvin, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2019
As Alex, Sturridge does a good job of husking himself as the story goes sour.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for husk
Noun
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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
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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
Verb
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Nailing down these basics might sound tedious, but trust us: These habits will save your future self (and sensitive skin) a whole lot of pain, peeling, and regret down the line.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
7 July 2025
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Keep your eyes peeled for beavers in the three lakes, moose grazing near the shoreline, and various bird species throughout the journey.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Although the focus was on practicality, Melissa made sure to incorporate details like trim and casings to foster a depth that was absent before.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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There were 22 shell casings from different guns found on the scene.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Contreras, the excitable ex-Cub, took exception and barked at Palencia.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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The loud bangs, flashing colors and smell can cause them a lot of distress, resulting in behaviors like hiding, shaking and barking.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Some 80,000 shells will be launched more than 1,000 feet above the East River.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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While uncooked eggs usually last in the fridge for longer, the process of hard-cooking eggs creates a thin layer of water between the cooked egg and the shell, which becomes an inviting environment for bacteria to grow, including the kinds of bacteria that lead an egg to spoil, per the USDA.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
Noun
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White popcorn is less robust than yellow, but white popcorn also has a more delicate flavor and fewer hulls to get stuck in your teeth.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
12 July 2025
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Yantai is a port city in the Shandong province, and reinterpretations of wooden ship hulls within the terminal are inspired by the Maritime Silk Road.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The agents would also be banned from wearing most face coverings.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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Treatment for infested cattle often involves cleaning, antiseptic treatment and coverings for the wounds, Lansford said.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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“Husk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husk. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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