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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Bravo famously does not comment on casting, but a second source tells PEOPLE that the network has not made any permanent decision about RHONJ.
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Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
Medium heavy Pros 10 bearing reel for smooth casting
Patented no foul hook keeper
Offered in left-handed and right-handed retrieves
Cons
Only offered in one-piece rods
Anyone looking to get into bass fishing knows how intimidating a baitcaster combo can be.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 30 May 2024
No castings for the series have been announced yet.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 22 May 2024
Throughout the conversation, the two discussed Fallout being Jonathan’s first time directing someone else’s screenplay, the casting process for stars Walton Goggins, Ella Purnell and Aaron Moten, and relying on practical props and real locations over CGI.
—Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
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Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
Medium heavy Pros 10 bearing reel for smooth casting
Patented no foul hook keeper
Offered in left-handed and right-handed retrieves
Cons
Only offered in one-piece rods
Anyone looking to get into bass fishing knows how intimidating a baitcaster combo can be.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 30 May 2024
No castings for the series have been announced yet.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 22 May 2024
Throughout the conversation, the two discussed Fallout being Jonathan’s first time directing someone else’s screenplay, the casting process for stars Walton Goggins, Ella Purnell and Aaron Moten, and relying on practical props and real locations over CGI.
—Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
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“Casting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casting. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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