CASTING Synonyms: 134 Similar and Opposite Words

casting

verb

Definition of casting

present participle of cast

as in radiating

to throw or give off spermaceti candles, made from whale oil, are known to cast an exceptionally bright light

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as in aiming

to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal cast her eyes skyward for signs of the rescue plane

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as in preparing

to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form carefully cast the letter of complaint as politely as possible

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as in throwing

to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm cast a rock into the stream

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Recent Examples of casting Victorian Psycho survived casting shake-ups and a studio exit all to later land a Cannes premiere. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026 Republicans have filed lawsuits in multiple states trying to prevent those voters, who typically support Democrats, from casting ballots. — Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Though Kay has denied casting for meta-fictional reasons, War kicks off with a reference to another incident from a high-profile divorce. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026 Republicans added an unrelated provision requiring voters to present identification or notarized affidavit when casting ballots in federal elections — a key part of the SAVE Act that has repeatedly stalled in the Senate. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026 The two executives said Amazon’s international teams are in frequent creative contact, sharing scripts, casting ideas and talent. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 Curators Massimiliano Gioni and Gary Carrion-Murayari have parceled nearly four decades’ worth of art across two floors of the New York museum, casting much of the exhibition in inky darkness. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 The Help America Vote Act, signed by Bush, created grants to assist people with disabilities in registering to vote, casting their ballots and accessing polling places. — Lisa Song, ProPublica, 29 Sep. 2026 Watch Affleck discuss the casting conundrum in the clip above. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for casting

Verb

In photos shared by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos on September 19, the British lawyer could be seen radiating in a sunshine yellow sundress during a week-long trip to Malawi, Africa as part of a Clooney Foundation for Justice initiative.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026
Barbara and Ibby forge a friendship that’s unexpectedly compelling because of the strength of the two actors, radiating an interiority that isn’t on the page.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of radiating

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Since fashion businesses are aiming to streamline their operations, reduce excess inventory and improve forecasting, both leaders stress that the adoption of new technologies must lead to concrete commercial outcomes.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Spain has seen an emerging coalition of the conservatives and the far right, which are both aiming to use migration concerns against the prime minister, whose government allowed over 1 million immigrants to apply for legal status.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of aiming

Verb

All those killed or missing this week were Nepali nationals preparing for foreign clients to arrive for the Autumn climbing season that began this month.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Another worker was seen preparing food without a proper hair restraint, though this was corrected.

— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of preparing

Verb

Engineers can use the aircraft as a reusable first stage, carrying Talon-A to altitude before releasing it for a hypersonic flight.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
From 1994 onwards, Superchunk’s albums were issued on Merge, and as the band built its reputation on constant touring, the label grew bigger as well, releasing indie classics by Neutral Milk Hotel, Magnetic Fields, and Arcade Fire.

— Charles Moss, SPIN, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of releasing

Verb

The laser accelerated electrons through a gas, directing them into a solid target to create light bursts that generated muon pairs.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
From labor struggles and lynching to desegregation, Murray served as the ethical voice of reason, directing Roosevelt to use her immensely powerful position on behalf of righteous causes.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of directing

Verb

However, the Dolphins released Hunter, a former Auburn standout who was a 2025 fourth-round pick, four days later when composing its 53-man roster.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026
Clayton is quick to credit the Edge with composing some of them, but the guitarist throws the praise back at him.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026